Meanwhile my old GTX970 can handle FFXV with the 4K textures just fine. A much much more demanding game than XIV.
XIV needs better textures. Even modders can make HD textures if SE ever allows mods in XIV.
Higher res textures are not a big deal for SE to release. There must be some weird policy behind this silly decision of not updating the game.
As for those saying they have weak machines and can't run it well nobody forces you to enable them.
Higher res textures can be an option in graphic settings with a toggle or an optional download (since they require much more space).
High Res Textures changes nothing for those with really weak machines.
And BTW there are already mods out there enabling High Res Texture for all hair styles in the game..
Just so you know that a High Res Texture pack is nothing for SE to make and release.