Was This Graphical Update Necessary?

[xxmiamorecadenza]

I'm not opposed to the update.

And, considering the fact I'm playing as a FemHroth, I'm generally apathetic toward how characters will change from Endwalker to DawnTrail.

But I'm wondering if it was needed and is it a solid selling point for the game? The game already looks quite lovely from my perspective considering its age. And I wanted to politely inquire as to why the time and effort taken to tune up the graphics wasn't instead invested toward expanding upon character customization, making mount movement more dynamic - which they showcased, yes - improving upon character movement, puzzling out how to improve housing and apartments and so on.

Yes, the grass is prettier. The water does the thing.

Maybe I'm entirely ignorant and I've been living in a cave - but was the update a big ask in the community?

[Valkyrie_Lenneth]

Yes. Yes it was.

[Fawkes]

was the update a big ask in the community?

Extremely yes.

Possibly the most requested thing since at least Stormblood if not longer.

[Catwho]

It was time. The graphics were definitely starting to show their age, and most people have PCs that can handle the improvements to the lighting engine. They learned a lot with XVI, too.

[xxmiamorecadenza]

Extremely yes.

Possibly the most requested thing since at least Stormblood if not longer.

I had no idea. I didn't realize people thought the game was lackluster in that way. I've never looked at the game and thought it lacked polish.

[Swordsman]

I think it was necessary. Even though I'm not exactly thrilled about how my char looks in the benchmark (changes to come hopefully), I think the updated environment looks great and was a much needed improvement for the game.

[smashBG]

It doesn't lack polish at all, it's just showing its age with outdated texture resolutions and lighting. It's a testament to the strength of the art direction that the game still looks good after three console generations, but also definitely time for an upgrade.

[xxmiamorecadenza]

I think it was necessary. Even though I'm not exactly thrilled about how my char looks in the benchmark (changes to come hopefully), I think the updated environment looks great and was a much needed improvement for the game.

I do hope they mend how your character - and a lot of other people's charries - looks. I've been seeing some... concerning screenshots. :V

[Ath192]

I absolutely believe so. Hope they keep improving the graphics. This is the sole reason I will continue to sub to this game and buy store items. It is finally keeping up with the times and modernizing. I was getting ready to hang up the sword and retire.

[hynaku]

FFXIV did need a graphics update very badly but one we got looks very bad. I think I'm going to have to race change because of how bad my Au Ra looks from it.