Like other infamous rules of the internet, it’s pretty much a given that if a game is available on PC, it will be modded. But what of the critically acclaimed MMORPG with hundreds of hours of story content and communities dedicated to its various aspects, Final Fantasy XIV?
Is modding of FF XIV even possible? If it is, is it allowed? What happens if game director, Yoshi P, finds out that you’ve desecrated one of his greatest works? It’s a lot of questions with some muddied answers. Here’s how it all shakes out.
Can you mod Final Fantasy 14?
From Yoshi P himself, the use of third-party tools is strictly prohibited. The language for this is intentional, as it can include many different things. Since Square Enix can’t be the Eorzean World Police for every third-party tool out there, it tends to focus primarily on the following:
- Mods that help players complete content more easily.
- Mods that provide additional UI information (damage meters, etc.).
- Packet spoofing tools.
- Activities or public statements that promote the use of mods.
The long and short of it is that if something isn’t available after installing the game and launching it via an official launcher, then it’s in the realm of a mod and could lead to a suspension or ban. Unlike other MMOs like World of Warcraft, which allows the use of third-party mods, Square Enix has taken a firm stance against the practice.
That being said, there are plenty of mods and modding communities out there. These primarily fall into the camp of altering character appearances and enhancing in-game features like Gpose. The general rule is to keep quiet about what you have running to mitigate your risk of being caught.
However, I advise a strong word of caution regarding this, as Square Enix has been extremely litigious in the past. Even things like data mining or leaking early screenshots will put you in Sauron’s gaze, so to speak.
So, while it may be tempting to install what you might consider a harmless mod, it’s often best not to risk it. Even if the legal arm of Square Enix isn’t swinging at you, it’s nigh impossible to vet third-party tools and this could lead to a malicious program being installed on your machine.
So, do things the honest way, say “no” to drugs, and don’t install mods in Final Fantasy XIV. It’s not worth the risk of losing your entire account just to add a big ol’ juicy booty to a Viera.
