FFXIV 2nd expansion: Viera-like race still a possibility?

[Enkidoh]

FFXIV 2nd expansion: Viera-like race still a possibility?

Yes it's definitely a possibility.

- They already have character designs drawn up.

- In my opinion all the current races are essentially Hyur Midlanders with minor adjustments so implementation would be a lot easier than creating an beastial race and adjusting current and future gear to accommodate them (I think they will have sandal feet like the rest)

- I'm no Final Fantasy buff, but I believe like moogles, they are entirely unique to SE/Final Fantasy and quite iconic with the potential to rake in a lot of money. They will add Viera in a later expansion and gate them just as they did with Au Ra (I feel there's quite a lot of people, even if they don't play now, bought Heavensward for the Au Ra)

Uh, just because they have concept art does not mean it's guaranteed - that's the whole point, it's a concept, an idea. It's a normal part of game development. They draw up ideas and concepts and through a process of elimination and debate decide what to develop further and what to abandon to the rubbish bin, with the 'viera mkII' designs seeming to be well in the later I'm afraid.

Besides, Yoshi has repeatedly stated why viera are not going to be added - there is already one 'human/animal hybrid' race in the game in the form of the miqote, thus he doesn't want new races to just be 'more humans with animal parts'. Really, he even admitted during the event that artwork was shown that he was "reluctant to show it," knowing full well players would take it completely out of context and believe that it's going to be added to the game, which it will not. But I digress.