7.0 News from Reddit.

[aveyond-dreams]

As can be gleaned from the following information posted to the FFXIV subreddit, it appears that the traditional retreat for the expansion has since been completed after an earlier interview was not very clear as to the future direction of 7.0. However, the brief snippets of information above have me concerned for multiple reasons. To quote Krile back in the Heavensward patches, “Really?”

Given that the expansion is unlikely to release prior to January or February 2024 it is important for people to let their thoughts be known as both new information regarding 7.0 is released, along with the reception to the coming 6.X patches. Simply put, the last thing we need is another Sharlayan in the party. Stacking the Scions full of scholarly types from the same single nation aside from Estinien has led to a critical lack of diversity in both appearance and ideology amongst the player party. Krile being a lalafell is a change of pace in terms of looks alright, but I struggle to comprehend what she could possibly bring in terms of personality and lore expositions that Y’shtola does not – given that it seems we will never be rid of the latter.

It is also concerning that this interview brings up even more “goofiness” as if that wasn’t one of the reasons why 6.0 has been criticized for the way in which it handled both its pacing and the main cast. Granted, I believe that characters should have multiple facets of their personality displayed over the course of the main story but “goofiness” is the last thing that we need after the sort of scenes we saw in 6.0 and 6.1. If Krile is to be a compelling addition to the main cast, she must be allowed to grow as a character, suffer loss, sacrifice, and emerge either triumphant or else suffer something in the way of permanent consequences arising from whatever actions she takes in 7.0.

I have nothing to comment on in terms of a potential new outfit for her, though I was never a fan of the yellow color scheme chosen for what are clearly Devout-inspired robes which have traditionally been shown as white, pink, and red. An outfit change should be the last priority when her character is relatively underdeveloped at present. If the plan for her to “play an active role” aka joining the party comes to fruition, special care must be taken to ensure that she fulfils an interesting spot in the party.

And, naturally, if she is to come with us then the last thing we need is for the rest of the Scions to come along apart from the ones that have already pledged themselves to our cause, Estinien and Y’shtola. Thancred’s character arc is over. Urianger’s character arc is over. The twins have long since exhausted many players’ patience and short of meaningful progression for them or ageing them up I cannot divine a reason as to why we should bring them with us again. In any case, one student of Baldesion is more than enough. The other has had his adventure with us already, our end of the bargain fulfilled.

[Lauront]

Great, more Krile, and goofier as well to boot... can't wait.

[SassyAssassin]

Oh come on dont turn this game into complete uwu.......I miss Heavensward. And I can’t begin to explain how little I care for Krile.

[Iyrnthota]

In truth there's not much to glean here except Krile will be around a bit more, and they're going to show a bit more of a light-hearted/"goofier" of her.

Personally I'm excited for both. Seems most of the time we've spent with Krile recently has been during somewhat dire circumstances, and I'd like to get to know her better

[Delis]

The va said she wants to preform a goofier side to her at some point. Doesn't mean it will happen for sure. Seems like something she said off handed and some people are taking her comment like this is 100% going to happen.

[SturmChurro]

The va said she wants to preform a goofier side to her at some point. Doesn't mean it will happen for sure. Seems like something she said off handed and some people are taking her comment like this is 100% going to happen.

I was gonna comment on that as well. I will reserve judgement overall. I'd like to see more. It's like I have said before, it's not really that there are these "slice of life" or "goofy" moments it's how often, and when/where it appears in the story.

[SieyaM]

I can see 7.0 bringing in all the scions easily. They are already known characters that they would not have to introduce making less work for writers, they have marketability already especially Y'Shtola, and there are players that are crying for more of them. With the confirmation of Krile it can very easily turn into just why not bring the others along too on this new adventure, we already have this one and she can just rope the others along with her.

[Kazhar]

Krile was already my least favorite Scion since Eureka, and her role as a passive, glorified sock puppet for Hydaelyn didn't make her any more likeable to me. So, not great news.
For those who have a strong opinion about G'raha, this is a good indication we'll see more of him too.

[SturmChurro]

I can see 7.0 bringing in all the scions easily. They are already known characters that they would not have to introduce making less work for writers, they have marketability already especially Y'Shtola, and there are players that are crying for more of them. With the confirmation of Krile it can very easily turn into just why not bring the others along too on this new adventure, we already have this one and she can just rope the others along with her.

I hope not, they were fine in ShB, and worked well there, but in EW they felt more and more redundant, and I'd really like to see a cast of mostly new characters. Having some cameos or a character like Krile playing a big role isn't necessarily a big issue, but I'd like to see some new things, and SE has shown they are capable of writing new(er), enjoyable original characters, such as with Hythlodaeus, or with how they have treated the pandemonium story. I'd like to see them flex those writing capabilities.

[Avoidy]

After Krile was put in the echo mental-anguish chamber in stormblood, I was looking forward to a PTSD redemption arc. Instead, she was just fine afterwards and never brought it up again. Such a bizarre event to never reference again. I hope they dive into it here, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
On a side note, anyone find it odd that it's better to just browse other sites if you want "future of the game" info? Like, we can't even get a staff response here, but on the reddit they're actively translating interviews and stuff.