Petition for Spanish Translation of Final Fantasy XIV

[TheGuttersnipe]

Here to show my support! +1

[Hallarem]

When I first started playing, I was baffled on why French and German existed in the voice options over Spanish. Spanish is by far the more spoken language compared to the two.
WHILE on the other hand, I don't trust this company not to snipe like 5 other things because of "budget" for another set of voice actors and translators (10 yen indie company needs money for remakes and mobile games I guess?) I think the Spanish language deserves it's time in the sun with this game.

[MrChuck]

Por favor!!

We need this game translated so bad! The one thing that holds my mates from getting into this game, is the lack of an official translation.

[callmemera]

Full support! There are so many current and potential Warriors of Light that could benefit from a translation of FFXIV! I would love to see a Spanish Dub, but at bare minimum, I want to see FFXIV become more accessible for so many!

[ChocoFeru]

We answered asking for the translation on this X's post :P (even tho it's not gonna reach anywhere, I think!)

https://x.com/ChocoFeru/status/1827307181022052407

[MorfineCeres18]

Still waiting for Yoshida's answer he said he was gonna tell us in that pre-DT interview....

[Coratanni]

I don't speak Spanish and I support a Spanish translation 100%. It's way too big of a demograph around the world to ignore.

[Morphiana]

We don't have this already? In the US and Canada alone there are a ton of people who only speak Spanish and would see FFXIV as an option if it was translated. That's not even counting fully Spanish speaking countries.

Please implement this.

[josezr90]

Bump!

We need ffxiv en español!!!

[LordTimmy]

You have my support on this.

Although I believe (totally speculating here so bare with me) that one of the """"excuses"""" SE can have against this is that they probably think that to make 2 translation versions, (Spain Spanish and Latin American Spanish) might be a lot of "unrewarding" work.

I know that people are already used to the English translation this game has. It is actually a rather odd/funny/curious translation. "Profanity" words such as "Confound it!" is quite odd to say the least in American English. It does exist, but, I've never seen a person in normal circumstances saying it. Honestly, I have not a clue who was in charge of those texts. I know there are people that like, for instance, how Urianger character talks, but in my ears he sounds like a wannabe Shakespeare. (No offense, Urianger bro :3) Just my point of view. That being said, I don't want a Cervantes-ish Urianger xD. But I know is hard to get in a middle ground.

With that English adaptation in mind, Spain and Latin America are their own cultures nowadays, so separated that we can discern a person from Spain and from Latin America. So they probably will have to hire 2 adaptation teams. Because I am quite sure many LA users would feel awkward reading all expressions and mannerisms that the Spanish of Spain has. Just as many games we played in that format when we had not a choice but to read it in English or Spain Spanish. Is extremely odd but bearable. I am sure many Spanish speakers might agree on both sides. Hearing words like "Coger" ("pick up" in Spain Spanish / usually to "f**k someone" in LA Spanish) and "Zapatillas" ("sneakers" in Spain Spanish / "high heel shoes" in LA Spanish) have way different connotations in LA Spanish, to make a vague example.

Recently companies like Nintendo and others are doing a great job bringing LA Spanish adaptations to their games. But is fair to say that many of those are part of the original development plan already. To translate and adapt in to Spanish versions 11 years worth of texts of all expansions is a titanic job and is well worth it taking in mind how big is the Spanish speaking demography. But, SE might feel it financially worthy?

I believe that a good incentive to SE is to make the adaptation but sell it as an add-on. I know we already pay enough, but it might be a good way for both sides to have what we want.