FF14 to get two major housing updates after Yoshi-P was inspired by World of Warcraft
Final Fantasy XIV director Yoshi-P announced two major housing system overhauls for the game, citing inspiration from recent housing updates in World of Warcraft. The first phase will focus on making the game's technical UI more accessible to casual players.
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A long-awaited overhaul of the housing system in Final Fantasy XIV is on the way according to director and producer Yoshi-P.
In a press conference on Saturday night as part of the ongoing Berlin Fan Festival, Yoshi-P revealed that two housing updates were in the works, as well as his admiration for the recent changes to World of Warcraft.
"For all of those who have been with us on this journey for a long time with 14, right back from the time of A Realm Reborn, I think you would know that we have an immense respect for the World of Warcraft team," he began.
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