FF14's Yoshi-P reveals why he's finally lifting glamour restrictions—he's got his own preferences, but it's 'no longer the time to force them on players'

PC Gamer
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:34:29 +0000

Final Fantasy 14's upcoming patch 7.4 will remove all glamour restrictions, allowing players to customize their character appearances without job or level limitations. Game director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) explained that while he values the game's identity, he recognizes the need to adapt to modern gaming trends. He aims to enhance player freedom in roleplaying and fashion choices, reflecting a broader reevaluation of the game's systems and content for future updates.

2025-12-05 | Eurogamer: "We had to cherish the Final Fantasy worldview": Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P reluctantly agrees to removing glamour restrictions in patch 7.4

Final Fantasy 14's upcoming Patch 7.4, releasing on December 16, will remove glamour restrictions, allowing players to mix armor visuals across jobs. Director Naoki Yoshida, though reluctant due to his personal preferences for job identity, acknowledged the need for this change to enhance player experience and combat mod use. This update aims to boost player engagement following a decline in numbers since the Dawntrail expansion.

2025-12-05 | GamesRadar+: Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P was inspired by mobile RPGs to lift glamour restrictions: "If you look at any of these games, you won't really see the same restrictions on fashion that FF14 has"

Final Fantasy 14 is lifting glamour restrictions in patch 7.4, allowing players to equip any glamours regardless of class/job. Director Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, initially against this change, was influenced by the rise of mobile RPGs, which lack such restrictions. He acknowledges that players want more freedom in fashion and has decided to prioritize their desires over his previous principles. The change surprised even the development team at Square Enix.