FFXIV needs an update

[Miemi]

Zoom in on Crystal Exarch and you'll understand.
I think the graphics is pretty good, the assets not so much on some gear. It's like they in 360p resolution.

Why would I play all zoomed-in in the first place. Why would I care if a texture looks bad while I'm all zoomed in?

I think where an overhaul would be appropriate would be for character creator updates, housing changes, and general graphics improvements.
Would I wait? Well I'm still playing the game now, so I guess I would.

Let's shut down the game for a couple of years so I can have more tail options for my catgirl waifu.

[TroySoFab]

Why would I play all zoomed-in in the first place. Why would I care if a texture looks bad while I'm all zoomed in?

There are many jarring cutscenes where there is a close up of him. It looks straight out of a ps1 game. There are various other asset and textures that are of very low quality. The community has been wanting a high res texture pack for a while, another change that would help some and not require a full engine update. However, in the coming years if this game is to continue in the future, a larger graphical update would be needed.

Let's shut down the game for a couple of years so I can have more tail options for my catgirl waifu.

No one implied the game should be shut down while the updates take place. It wouldn't need to be anyway. So yes, I will patiently wait for the game to be updated (if it ever will be) while I am still playing it.

[Sotaris]

Why would I play all zoomed-in in the first place. Why would I care if a texture looks bad while I'm all zoomed in?

It was just an example and i didn't say all zoomed in, I said zoom in - there is a difference. It's even visible on cutscenes with them and I believe there was on a store item too for Hien or something like that.

Regardless I don't think it should be excused.

There are many jarring cutscenes where there is a close up of him. It looks straight out of a ps1 game. There are various other asset and textures that are of very low quality. The community has been wanting a high res texture pack for a while, another change that would help some and not require a full engine update. However, in the coming years if this game is to continue in the future, a larger graphical update would be needed.

Pretty much this.

If it's time for an overhaul, its time for a new game. (and leave the existing one as is)

Bring on FFXVII Online!

I wonder if they even make a new MMORPG though. I mean FF11 is still kicking around and is no where in sight to be shut down, it's soon 20 years old. This game is over 10 years. It would make more sense to retain FF14 popularity and playerbase and basically give us a reworked engine.

But who knows, maybe it is more ROI to make a brand new MMORPG from the scratch.

[Enjuden]

Usually they update the combat system every expansion, so you're in luck. Whether that's a good or bad thing is, well. Usually it's good, just Shadowbringers was more of ARR 2.0 and still not sure whether it is needed or not. It brought a lot of players in, so I guess it was good for the company at the very least.

As for whether I'd wait for the stuff, likely not a second time. As bad as the game needs it, it is better they work on it slowly every expansion instead of try to do it all at once when frankly, it isn't necessary. If people really want the hd remake, there is always just getting a PC (unless you're in California, for some reason)