Alright, so here’s a bit of a chaotic take on what’s happening with Final Fantasy 14. You know, I was just sipping my coffee when suddenly — bam! — this popped up on my feed. So, apparently, after the 88th “Letter from the Producer LIVE” thing (still trying to wrap my head around why it’s ‘LIVE’ every time), FF14 fans went wild on social media. Like, what’s the fuss about? A hairstyle. Yes, a hairstyle. I can’t believe that’s where we are folks.
So, in this whirlwind of gaming updates — which, let’s be honest, I had to read three times because my brain kept tuning out — folks are saying that this winning hairdo from the 2023 contest might just show up in the 7.3 update. Someone discovered it hiding, like it’s got something to be ashamed of, in armor previews for this San d’Oria raid thing. Like, what a revelation. Sherlock Holmes-worthy stuff.
In some livestream, Naoki Yoshida — who keeps FF14 fans hooked like it’s caffeine — tells us that Patch 7.3, “The Promise of Tomorrow” (sounds like a sci-fi movie, doesn’t it?) is hitting on August 5. Pretty sure I’ll still be asleep, but hey, exciting times for the players. Alongside finishing this big story arc, Dawntrail, they’re teasing where the story might wander off to next. Plus, a bunch of add-ons like the Pilgrim’s Traverse dungeon, some crafter quests, and more raid stuff — just the usual fare, you know?
Now, don’t ask me why, but a Reddit user named Pinkbunnies66 (love that username, by the way) goes, “Heyyyy, is that a new hairstyle in the Patch 7.3 sneak peeks?” On the Reddit thread, others chime in, saying yep, it’s from the 2023 contest. They’re geeking out about medium-length hair on some miqo’te character. Honestly, I don’t even know what half those words mean, but it sounds like characters are getting a salon upgrade. Shiny highlights? Inside the hair? Bold move, FF14.
Oh, and there’s this whole thing about bows — like not the kind you put on gifts, but the ones on armor. Pinkbunnies66 clarifies, thank goodness, that it’s part of this San d’Oria armor set. So, big news if this rumored new hairstyle makes it to the game, especially since Patch 7.15 already chucked in a winner called A Half Times Two. Catchy, huh? If you want this snazzy ‘do, you trade some Clouddark Demimateria II (sounds like wizard supplies) or buy with Gil, which is probably virtual currency, just guessing here.
And yeah, FF14 seems to love tossing in fresh hairstyles with these big patches. So, this “Promise of Tomorrow” might bring more than we bargained for in the hair department. Or it might not. Who really knows? Only time will tell if characters can strut their stuff with this stylish new look. Anyway, that’s the scoop. Or at least half of it. Or maybe more. My brain’s a bit fuzzy now.
