Some pros in my opinion: Visible upgrade from current ingame graphics, more HD than previous benchmark, Mooncat fangs returned!! Improved mouth shape using emotes compared to current ingame, my character's face (Moon Miqo face 2) has nostril textures now! Less "waxy" in some lightings like Thanalan compared to previous benchmark. Lip gloss reacquired.

Some cons in my opinion: I liked the softer eyebrow shading of the previous benchmark better. I preferred the darker upper eyelid makeup of the previous benchmark and wish it was an option to toggle on in the new one. The pupils seemed a little darker in the previous version too, and I felt it gave a nice "black cat with big round void eyes" sort of look (and I actually liked less eye shine). Not sure if it was intentional or just missing shading, but I also liked how the iris colors popped more in the previous benchmark, like they were faintly glowing -- the new irises are a bit dulled from shading at some angles, and have uncannily distinct "lines".


Current ingame -- Benchmark 1 (April) -- Benchmark 1.1 (June)