The long-awaited graphical replace to Last Fantasy XIV is coming in model 7.0 with the Last Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail growth. Through the Last Fantasy XIV Fan Fest, Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida confirmed the brand new graphical replace would come with enhancements that push FF14‘s engine even additional.

Sq. Enix has teased that some visible upgrades have been coming as we attain a decade because the launch of Last Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. As a part of the replace, a number of graphical programs shall be getting enhancements that shall be seen within the new growth in addition to all through earlier expansions.

Eorzea 2.0

Loads of enhancements are coming as a part of the replace, together with enhancements to the screen-wide aesthetic attraction. Increased-resolution textures and shadows shall be used for the brand new property within the growth, and over time the group plans to return and replace earlier expansions beginning with FF14:ARR.

Moreover, varied supplies are getting a giant high quality enchancment. Yoshida identified that metals will look extra metallic and have an improved shiny luster to them.

Yoshida wished to be clear that the purpose is to protect the general appear and feel of Eorzea whereas offering some enhancements when out there. This isn’t some form of massive overhaul, however fairly refined enhancements throughout the board.

Lastly, the enhancements have allowed Sq. Enix to ramp up the foliage within the sport. Vegetation have extra element than ever earlier than, which shall be noticeable within the Dawntrail.

New textures & dye system

The brand new textures will assist convey each race to life with extra definition. Pores and skin will look extra sensible fairly than overly easy. After all, the Viera appears probably the most improved. Roegadyn and Hrothgar each regarded much more detailed as effectively, although.

Additionally, the dye system is getting a giant improve as effectively. Within the new system, gear can now have two separate dyes utilized to them. Nevertheless, this improve will take a while to roll out to current tools, as soon as once more specializing in new content material after which working its method by means of earlier expansions.

System necessities are altering with the improve

With the improved graphics, the system necessities for the sport have elevated barely.

As you’ll be able to see from the supplied picture, the minimal system necessities nonetheless aren’t that hefty. That being stated, for those who’ve been capable of scrape by on an older system you might have to make some upgrades for the Dawntrail growth.