FF14 glamours get an enormous improve with Dawntrail’s two dye system

FF14 glamours have at all times been the true endgame of the critically acclaimed MMORPG, as any participant value their gil can inform you. Subsequently, it’s not too shocking that some of the extremely anticipated components of the FF14 Dawntrail enlargement arriving in the summertime is its graphics replace, and extra particularly the brand new two dye channels you’ll have entry to. That’s proper; not will promising gadgets of clothes be tossed apart on the realization you possibly can solely recolor one minor half. A complete new world of trend awaits, and I’m so excited.

Closing Fantasy 14 Fan Fest Tokyo is ongoing, and amongst all the brand new particulars we received an prolonged take a look at the Dawntrail graphics replace that’s set to offer the decade-old MMORPG a welcome visible increase in patch 7.0. Recreation director Naoki Yoshida, or ‘Yoshi-P’ to the group, took his time to go over the tweaks to every of the races, noting their smoother options and improved vary of pores and skin tones, earlier than turning his consideration to what we are able to anticipate from the 2 dye glamour system when the FF14 Dawntrail launch date arrives.

First unveiled throughout FF14 Fan Fest Las Vegas to the loudest crowd response on the occasion, the addition of a second dye slot is an enormous overhaul to the potential of dyes. Yoshida says it might take some time for each merchandise to get upgrades, with the extra fashionable glamours taking precedence, and that “we could not be capable of apply this to sure housing gadgets, ones which are notably tough, however we are going to attempt to apply it to as a lot gear as we presumably can.”

Seeing the examples proven through the ongoing Fan Fest Tokyo occasion, it’s instantly hanging what a dramatic distinction this could make. A full set of silver-colored metallic plate armor is proven, the place beforehand solely the cape and small sections of material may very well be altered. With the brand new system, you possibly can modify the colour of the metallic itself, creating some hanging golden armor that’s much more spectacular with the added polish of the graphics replace.

A few of the different gear proven was already capable of be extra dramatically recolored, with its preexisting dye slot affecting a considerable a part of the gear’s coloring. However, the power to, for instance, pair black leather-based overclothes with crimson materials reasonably than white makes for a really completely different look.

In a 3rd demonstration, Yoshida exhibits that there’ll nonetheless be some components of sure gear that may’t be coloured. Whereas each the costume and the principle a part of the outer clothes will be dyed, the button colours on the costume and the central leather-based piece throughout the highest retain their default seems.

“It is a limitation we’ll nonetheless have when creating gear with the 2 dye channels,” Yoshida explains, “You’ll simply should belief within the aesthetic sense of our design group to ensure that the suitable components are being dyed. However though we are able to’t promise that it is possible for you to to dye each single bit, we’re doing our greatest to ensure that we’re providing you with the most effective choices doable to customise your gear with the best quantity of service space being dyed. We’re working arduous on it and we thanks to your endurance.”

You may watch the total presentation as a part of the Fan Fest Tokyo stream archive beneath, with the graphics replace phase beginning at one hour 55 minutes in, and the dialogue of the 2 dye channels kicking off on the 2:19:20 mark.

For extra particulars from the occasion, we’ve received a tough window on after we can anticipate to see the FF16 crossover in FF14, together with a musing from Yoshida on whether or not the brand new playable race, the FF14 feminine Hrothgar, would be the remaining race added to the MMO.

Should you can’t wait till Dawntrail to get again in, the FF14 patch 6.55 launch date is simply across the nook and guarantees to supply us our first style of among the new story and characters. Alternatively, you may fancy kicking again in your FF14 Island Sanctuary and perfecting your house away from dwelling.

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