Final Fantasy 14 Players Might Finally Get the Housing System They’ve Been Begging For

What’s This Housing Buzz All About?

Here’s where things get interesting, and by interesting, I mean “finally, someone remembered that players exist.” Square Enix is reportedly exploring “special techniques for decorating” that could revolutionize how we approach virtual interior design in Eorzea. Because apparently, being able to place a potted plant without it clipping through three walls is considered revolutionary in 2024.

The timing couldn’t be more perfect, considering World of Warcraft has been making waves with their own housing announcements. It’s almost like Square Enix suddenly realized they’re behind in the “let players spend ridiculous amounts of time decorating virtual spaces” department. Shocking revelation, really.

But let’s be real here – Final Fantasy 14’s current housing situation is about as user-friendly as trying to solve a Rubik’s cube while blindfolded. The lottery system feels rigged, the plots are limited, and don’t even get me started on the decoration placement mechanics that seem designed by someone who clearly never played The Sims.

Following World of Warcraft’s Housing Revolution

World of Warcraft recently dropped its own housing bombshell, and suddenly every MMO developer is scrambling to keep up. It’s like watching a bunch of kids realize their friend got a new toy and now they all want one too. The competition is real, and frankly, it’s about time someone lit a fire under Square Enix’s collective behind.

The “special techniques for decorating” that Square Enix is discussing could potentially address some of the major pain points that have been plaguing FF14 housing for years. Maybe – and this is a big maybe – we’ll finally get intuitive placement tools that don’t require a PhD in spatial engineering to understand.

Why This Matters More Than You Think

Housing in MMOs isn’t just about having a pretty space to show off (though let’s be honest, that’s a huge part of it). It’s about player retention, community building, and giving people a reason to log in even when they’re not in the mood to grind the latest raid tier. World of Warcraft figured this out, and now FF14 is playing catch-up.

The fact that Square Enix is “heavily discussing” this suggests they’re finally taking the community’s feedback seriously. And by community feedback, I mean the years of forum posts, Reddit threads, and angry tweets about how impossible it is to get decent housing in this game.

The Reality Check We All Need

Before we get too excited and start planning our virtual dream homes, let’s pump the brakes a bit. Square Enix “heavily discussing” something doesn’t exactly translate to “coming next patch.” We’ve all been burned before by vague developer promises that turned into years of waiting.

But here’s the thing – the pressure from World of Warcraft’s housing announcements might actually push Square Enix to move faster than their usual glacial pace. Competition has a funny way of making companies suddenly discover they can work efficiently when they want to.

The housing shortage in FF14 has been a running joke in the community for so long that it’s basically become part of the game’s identity. Maybe, just maybe, these new “special techniques for decorating” will actually address the core issues that have made housing feel more like a lottery than a game feature.

What Players Actually Want

Here’s what the FF14 community has been screaming about for years: more housing plots, better decoration tools, and please for the love of Hydaelyn, a system that doesn’t require camping a placard for hours. The “special techniques” better address these basics before getting fancy with whatever bells and whistles they’re planning.

World of Warcraft’s approach to housing has shown that players want flexibility, creativity, and accessibility. If Square Enix can deliver even half of that, they might actually have something worth getting excited about.

The bottom line? Final Fantasy 14 might follow in World of Warcraft’s footsteps with its own housing system, and honestly, it’s about time. Whether these “special techniques for decorating” will actually solve the housing crisis or just add more complexity to an already frustrating system remains to be seen. But hey, at least they’re talking about it, right?

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