Discussing a New Character's Race in the Endwalker MSQ [Spoilers]

[CrayonsAndPaint]

Looked pretty interesting to see. Wanted to know everyone’s thoughts!

For those that don’t know,

Meteion is the name of the blue bird girl in Endwalker. Her race looks new.

[Sotaris]

I'm fairly certain they said we are not going to get more playable races.

[Akiudo]

I'm fairly certain they said we are not going to get more playable races.

to be fair, given this is a long running mmo statements like this are allways subject to change.

[Sotaris]

to be fair, given this is a long running mmo statements like this are allways subject to change.

Problem is, given how they design their assets and complex races are becoming to be unique, it not gonna happen I think. At least not for years.
There is a reason bunny and lion bois don't have so many headpieces and hairstyles.

[ForteNightshade]

I'm fairly certain they said we are not going to get more playable races.

You would be correct. They said after adding Male Viera and Female Hrothgar, they won't be adding any further races due to the sheer difficulty of adjusting old gear and having to update each new race with hairstyles and so forth.

to be fair, given this is a long running mmo statements like this are allways subject to change.

Considering it has been nearly three years and Viera still can't wear most hats, I wouldn't count on them changing their mind for a long, long time.

[ReynTime]

I'm fairly certain they said we are not going to get more playable races.

They never said that. Just that it's unlikely.

[EtherRose]

I'm fairly certain they said we are not going to get more playable races.

Up for debate. If they are continuing FFXIV for the next 10 years as they say they are then I'm sure there's room for another race or two.

[Seraphor]

You can't have finished the 5th zone yet if you think there's any possibility of this.

Massive spoilers:

Meteion isn't a race, and barely a living thing, she's a construct, made of Dynamis instead of Aether. It's a pretty fundamental thing that would prevent her from:
Being a fragment of Azem
Speaking to Hydaelyn

It's like being a Padjal, but dialed up to 11, not going to happen.

[LostTurtle98]

I'm fairly certain they said we are not going to get more playable races.

They use the Au'Ra model without the scales and diffrent feet, it would not be a major departure from what we have already, and the game will always need "improvements" in some form or another, by that same argument should they stop adding jobs because it would take time away from improving the game?