Final Fantasy XIV Plans 2 Housing Overhauls in Patch 8.X as WoW Inspires Rethink
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Updated · RadioTimes · Jul 26
Final Fantasy XIV Plans 2 Housing Overhauls in Patch 8.X as WoW Inspires Rethink
3 articles · Updated · RadioTimes · Jul 26
Summary
Patch 8.X will bring two major Final Fantasy XIV housing overhauls, producer-director Naoki Yoshida said at the Berlin Fan Festival, with one aimed at a long-criticized system.
A major UI redesign is the first confirmed change, intended to make housing tools less technical and easier for casual players to build elaborate layouts.
Yoshida said trying World of Warcraft's new housing system prompted a fresh review of FF14 housing, calling Blizzard's approach "amazing" and useful research.
The second update remains undisclosed but is still in planning and could arrive before the UI revamp; Yoshida said it targets a top player request.
Housing availability remains one of FF14's biggest complaints, with demand far outstripping supply and the current lottery system drawing sustained criticism.