Letter from the Producer LIVE Part XXIII Q&A Update Thread

[Bayohne]

Q80. Can you make it so we can enlarge the flying text for 4k monitors?

A80. Chat is a separate, and we would have to create a 4k chat system, and this is something that we cannot do right away. In regards to flying text, it's possible to enlarge it up to 300%, but the resolution is lacking, so it would be pixelated. If that's okay, then we can try to do this.

[Bayohne]

Q81. Can you make it so we can set our retainers as the new jobs?

A81. It's on our task list to make it so that you can set your retainers as any of the jobs, not only the new ones. This should make it in time for Patch 3.1.

[Bayohne]

Q82. Is there anything in particular which players have missed that you would like us to check out?

A82. I'm sure lots of you already went through this, but while progressing through the main scenario, the NPC dialogue changes. For those of you that are still progressing in the story, we would like you to not rush, and try talking to various NPCs to check these out. Especially, after completing the main scenario, we would like you to talk to NPCs around Dragonhead. Also, I think it's fun doing solo dungeon time challenges, so please try it out.

[Bayohne]

Q83. Are there any plans to print the columns written by Yoshi-P in Famitsu?

A83. It depends on them, but I think there isn't enough to fill a book just yet.

[Bayohne]

Q84. With the number of aetherytes added in 3.0, do you have any plans to increase the amount of our favorite destinations?

A84. We'll be proactively looking into this if there is a lot of feedback.

[Bayohne]

Q85. What is with the small Miqo’te that can be seen in that one area? Is this something we will be able to choose as a new race in the future?

A85. Please look forward to future development. It’s difficult to implement races that have expression limitations and other issues. By the way, Lalafell heads are too big to treat them as children!

[Bayohne]

Q86. Windows 10 is scheduled to be released this month. I would like to know the current plan for FFXIV supporting it.

A86. We’re having the technical QA team look into this, and currently see no technical issues. Once we can confirm stable behavior, we’ll make an announcement.

[Bayohne]

Q87. When exactly is Patch 3.1 planned for? Even just an estimate is fine.

A87. We need some time to rest as well, so we would appreciate if you can wait just a bit. We'll release information gradually once we’re closer to the release date, so hang in there.

[Bayohne]

Q88. Congratulations on the upcoming release of the “Before the Fall” album! Now, when can we expect the 3.0 soundtrack?

A88. At this pace, Soken will probably collapse. (Aimed at Soken) When is it?
Soken: I think we would sell it digitally first. After that, we're planning on releasing a higher quality version on disc. I would like to release the digital version close to Tokyo Game Show in September.

[Bayohne]

Q89. Please tell us the progress regarding the EU Data Center.

A89. We've finished purchasing all the equipment, and we're currently in the process of setting everything up. We need to perform various checks moving forward, but we're planning to open it sometime this year and hoping to do this around the timing of Patch 3.1.