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By Piyo
If you have played Final Fantasy XIV since Dawntrail's release, you may have heard about PlayerScope, a third-party tool. Recently they got a cease and desist letter!
Let's discuss what this means for the plugin's development, distribution of data, and what players should expect moving forward. As a reminder, Square Enix does not encourage any use of third-party tools. You can consult the official Prohibited Activities FAQ for more information.
What is PlayerScope and How Does It Work?
In summary, PlayerScope is a third-party plugin that records data from thousands of players without their explicit permission. This data can include anything regarding your character data to even learning about your User ID (which ties all of your characters together). Previously, Square Enix had officially confirmed third-party plugins cannot access your account, such as address and payment details, unless you give away your security information.
How does collecting this data work? According to what the community knows, players using this third-party plugin can automatically collect information from other players nearby. It’s like walking up to a stranger and they instantly know everything about you. Weird, but more importantly, scary: it only takes one nefarious player to ruin someone's day.
And opting out wasn’t easy either—you had to dig into their Discord and hand over your info just to be removed. Talk about unnecessary hoops! Square Enix has previously implemented a solution by changing how the information was being collected, but there is no official confirmation yet on its success, nor any hints we will get one. You can review the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXV where this topic was addressed below:
PlayerScope Stops All Development
Well thankfully, the PlayerScope third-party plugin announced on Discord they will be ceasing all activities due to a "formal cease and desist notice." Shared by the community on Reddit, the activities include "all stored data, including character and user records have been permanently and irreversibly deleted." This supposedly covers files from the public server and the developer's personal server.
What does this mean for the general playerbase? Thankfully, there is one less person who will advocate for sharing your data without permission. However, this does not stop future plugin developers, or those who have previously saved your data, from trying again. Unfortunately, the best we can do is to try and prevent it whenever we see it.
Are third-party tools prohibited in Final Fantasy XIV? It really depends. For example, we can say using a VPN or communicating over an external voice program are third-party tools. But neither of those really impacts how others enjoy the game. It definitely toes the line with the Terms of Service, but as far as we know, no one in any community has any positive feedback about PlayerScope.
Square Enix has been putting in the effort to prevent harassment and privacy breaches as much as possible, so we should be helping them. You can provide player feedback through their official channels. If you can't stop it from happening, at least spread the word so others can stay vigilant too.
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By Piyo
What is it like to play Final Fantasy XIV away from the comfort of your home? What if it was free-to-play? Well, now you can! FFXIV Mobile officially launched its Open Beta in China today!
The Global version was first announced back in November 2024, as part of a collaboration between Square Enix and the FFXIV Mobile Developer Team at Lightspeed Studios. This developer is well-known for developing games like Apex Legends Mobile and PUBG Mobile, so we are also hopeful FFXIV Mobile will live up to its "older sibling."
Currently, players can experience the Open Beta for FFXIV Mobile in Chinese only. If you want to play, you can sign up at the official Chinese website here, hosted by Tencent. There are app download links for Android and iOS devices, but you will need either a WeChat or QQ Account to register.
According to their official news as well, it is recommended you have the following storage space available for installation:
Android Devices: 145MB for the Installation Package, and 12GB for Resource Updates iOS Devices: 3.98GB for the Installation Package, and 9GB for Resource Updates If you had a previous version of the Mobile game, it is recommended you reinstall entirely. To play, they recommend using a device that is Android Version 10.0 or higher, or iOS Version 13.0 or higher. I wonder if my own phone can play this game, then I can play FFXIV on two devices at once!
As far as the community knows right now, there is no controller support available yet. Be sure to submit any feedback to the Developers, it may be implemented when the Global release happens!
If you are having difficulties finding the game on your App Store, try searching with its Chinese name! There's also a growing English-based community over on Reddit, so feel free to browse their feed for more information.
FFXIV Mobile is also free-to-play, which means you get to experience all of the content without any harm to your wallet! The game features the Main Story from A Realm Reborn, as well as several duties and events for you and your friends to enjoy. For the real-life "Moneybags", they also offer microtransactions through their Battle Pass feature and glamour cosmetics.
Right now, they are running an event from June 19th to July 9th, 2025 (UTC+8) that's focused on... Penguins? How did they get into Eorzea?! Play the game to find out, and maybe you can even return them home!
They have also made several changes to their monetization since the last Closed Beta test, which have been summarized and translated to English by LishiDeYinhe (历史的银河) on YouTube. Most of these changes are intended to keep the player-base happy for a long time. Hopefully we will see something similar (or improved!) whenever the Global Version of the game releases!
There is no information on the Global release just yet, so keep your eyes out! Maybe they'll announce something at the Live Letter on Friday...
The Official Release for FFXIV Mobile in China is currently set for August 2025. Maybe the Global version will release soon after? It's only a few months away, so get to playing FFXIV Mobile today!
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By Piyo
Final Fantasy XIV just finished its longest maintenances yet on June 17th at 12:13 AM (PDT). The maintenance team certainly worked on a bucket list of fixes, so let's review a few of them!
No more confusing checkmarks in Cosmic Exploration! For Silver Star and Gold Star missions, you will only get a checkmark if you have completed the requirements. In Occult Crescent: South Horn, when Phantom Job Thief used Vigilance, the "Foreseen Offense" status was sometimes missing. Oops! It's been fixed now, thankfully. A number of awkward bugs have also been addressed, like the very Persistent Pot NPC in Occult Crescent: South Horn, or incorrect NPC movement in the Mamool Ja quests. And last but not least, the Japanese Data Center also got an infrastructure update. Patch 7.3 is around the corner, so it definitely helps to fix issues sooner rather than later!
Speaking of the upcoming patch, did you know there's a Live Letter scheduled on Friday, June 20th at 4:00 AM (PDT)? The Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXVII will address the player feedback on both Cosmic Exploration and the Occult Crescent. As well, we will also get a sneak peek of what will be releasing in Patch 7.3!
Many end-game raiders are expecting news of another Ultimate Raid this expansion, but we might also see the next installment in the Echoes of Vana'diel Alliance Raid series too. The Live Letter will be hosted officially on the following streaming services:
YouTube Live Niconico Live Twitch Just as a reminder, the presentation slides will be in both Japanese and English text, but the stream audio will be in Japanese only. Thank you for your understanding!
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By Piyo
Cactuar claims World First in FFXIV’s Cosmic Exploration. Find out why this Lunar Project win matters and who might catch up next.
To all of our hard-working Disciples of the Hand and Land, an incredible feat just occurred on the cosmic terrain this past weekend: the first world that completed the Lunar Development Initiative Project is none other than Cactuar!
North America's Cactuar world on Aether completed Stage 20, a World First on June 14th, 2025 at 12:19 PM EST. Currently, no other World has yet achieved the same level of progress. Japan's Tonberry may be the next one to finish, but perhaps another Aether world, Faerie, will surpass them. Only time will tell!
The new Lifestyle Content Cosmic Exploration released in Patch 7.21. Here, both beginners and veterans can contribute to the exploration of the uncharted cosmos. This is a great way to pick up gathering and crafting for the first time in Final Fantasy XIV.
If you want to learn more, check out our Cosmic Exploration Guide! It covers everything from how to play, any exclusive rewards, and even how to become the next Star Contributor!
Better get back to work: those mechs will not pilot themselves, after all! With your collaborative efforts, maybe you too can get an achievement worthy enough for the stars to remember!
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By Jaym0
Project Goos brings Final Fantasy XIV job-themed goose pins to life! Back the Kickstarter and join our art and Clip Studio Paint giveaway!
Final Fantasy XIV player, get ready to honk your love for Eorzea loud and proud! Artist @niyodoesart has launched a new Kickstarter titled Project Goos: a cute series of FFXIV class-themed goose enamel pins!
Goose Your Job
Project Goos is a pin collection featuring 9 iconic FFXIV jobs reimagined as adorable, expressive geese, each styled in their level 50 base gearsets. From Warrior main to a loyal White Mage, there's a goose for everyone!
The 1.5" (roughly 3.81cm) pins are crafted in Black Nickel plated Enamel, with up to 8 colors per design, and each stamped "Project Goos" on the backplate. Production is handled in partnership with Vograce Charms, putting an important point on quality.
You can take a look at the example render of the Scholar Pin:
Meet the Artist Behind the Honk
Project Goos is the work of Niyo, an incredible artist and big part of the FFXIV community. You can explore more of their work at niyo.art.
Project Goos started as a funny inside joke within a small Final Fantasy XIV Free Company called the "Honk Tavern" back in early 2020. Inspired by a single playthrough of Untitled Goose Game, a lighthearted community quickly formed around the idea of dressing up geese as FFXIV jobs. This led to a growing Discord community, a mascot called Goos-hime, and even custom stickers.
The Free Company welcomed players who owned the iconic Ugly Duckling minion and embraced a friendly "adopt a sprout" approach to help newcomers through the game. When the pandemic hit, their growing, wholesome community became a social safe place for many new players.
Months ago, what started as a meme transformed into something real when artist Niyo began designing the beloved goose characters as enamel pins. After months of iteration, Project Goos is now ready to bring these pins to life, and you can be part of it!
Back the Kickstarter
Project Goos will go live on Kickstarter on June 1st, 2025. If you love enamel pins, geese, or just want to support awesome indie creators doing cool things for games we all love, check out the campaign and consider participating in it if you have the possibility to do so:
Kickstart Campaign for Project Goose
The Kickstarter will run until June 30th, 2025. The first 50 people to claim the Early Bird tier can claim a 30% discount and an exclusive Scholar's Fairy pin that won't be available outside the web shop.
On the Kickstarter page, you can find the complete Roadmap for the Project, including production time and delivery, as well as the various rewards that can be unlocked for each Milestone reached.
One of the biggest surprises in store is a little shared secret: Niyo will be reaching out to 2-3 of the Scions' voice actors to request special cameos as a "thank you"! Which milestone you need to reach for it, however, remains a secret for now.
Art Giveaway
To celebrate the Kickstarter launch, Icy Veins and Niyo are also teaming up for a special giveaway! The lucky winners will receive:
A 12-month Clip Studio Paint license A full-colour Portrait/Waist art commission from Niyo themself! One Uncoloured Runner-up commission Here is an example of the type of commission that can be done:
You can of course find more on Niyo's website!
How to Participate
In order to enter the Giveaway, you have to:
Head to our Twitter/X account Like and Retweet the Giveaway post here Winners will randomly be picked Winners will be picked by June 5th, 2025!
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