Quote Originally Posted by Kelg View Post
Yeah it's a bit concerning for the game's future. I think they need some young blood on the team to help them find a sense of wonder again.
The fact that he's stated that many of the changes being made, like glamour unlocks, are directly inspired by the expectations of younger audiences, has me thinking it IS young blood pushing this. Those younger players that grew up on games that use the formats built by Hoyoverse and are accustomed to battle passes.

I've met quite a few younger gamers that are turned off by FFXIV requiring a flat monthly sub even if they are fully aware then spend more than that monthly in other online games. Something about the principle of only buying exactly what they want hooks them more and feels less skivvy than a required amount monthly, like they can still play if dead broke or if suddenly no new cosmetics are appealing.

It's a very weird thing.