Square Enix cracks down on Final Fantasy 14 mods, as director promises to enhance HUD Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Square Enix cracks down on Final Fantasy 14 mods, as director promises to enhance HUD Dragonsong's Reprise raid completed by team using mods. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 10 May 2022 5 comments Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida has said third-party tools are not to be used with the MMORPG. Square Enix released a full statement yesterday, noting "the use of third-party tools is strictly prohibited". However, the team intends to "review the most prominent tools, and in order to discourage their use, endeavour to enhance the functionality of the HUD". The news follows the completion of the notoriously difficult Dragonsong's Reprise raid added in the latest patch. Team Neverland was the first to complete the raid and Square Enix shared a video of the win, before swiftly taking it down due to a copyright request. Watch on YouTube However, Neverland's video showed them using third-party tools, something Square Enix does not wish to promote. The first teams to clear Dragonsong's Reprise (Ultimate) have emerged. Congratulations!For those of you who are still progressing, good luck as you continue pushing on at your own pace!We'd like to add something about 3rd-party tools, so please read our next tweet. (1/2)- FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) May 9, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings "Players who are determined to be using third-party tools will have their accounts suspended, or permanently banned for repeat offenses," reads Yoshida's statement. "It goes without saying that we're aware of world races for high-end duties. As the developers, we're proud to have grown into one of the few games where they're held, and it delights us to see so many players participate as well as spectate with great interest. "But a race should be fair, and it's our earnest wish that participants don't use third-party tools. Indeed, we've only released duties that we have proven can be beaten with the game's standard features." He continues: "Because such races are unofficial, we usually limit our involvement to some comments after a number of teams have cleared the duty. By offering our congratulations via the official Twitter account and confirming time stamps, we want to recognize your achievements and contribute to community excitement. "However, if our recognition encourages excessive competition and controversy to the extent that players resort to third-party tools, I regret to say we may have to reconsider making comments in the future." We've noticed some discussions about the validity of 3rd-party tools and would like to reiterate our stance against the usage of such tools.We ask that you check the following statement by the Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida. Thank you. https://t.co/fZw53E23w3(2/2)- FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) May 9, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store