Square Enix Charging How Much For That?! FF14 Players Raise Eyebrows at Familiar Fashion
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
FF14 players are a bit miffed at the new cash shop costume, because they reckon it's too similar to existing in-game gear - making it a bit of a rip-off, innit? Square Enix might need to rethink their glamour strategy, or face the wrath of the fashion-conscious adventurer.
Right, buckle up, because the glamour game in *Final Fantasy 14* just got a little…awkward. See, Square Enix has dropped a new cash shop item, the "Crystarium Rebel’s Attire," and while it looks snazzy enough on the tin, the *FF14* community's giving it the side-eye. Why, you ask? Well, it seems you can pretty much recreate the whole shebang with existing in-game gear.
As Game Rant initially reported, this new outfit – inspired by Alisaie from *Shadowbringers* – will set you back $12. Now, I'm no stranger to dropping a few quid on digital bling (who *doesn't* love a fancy mount?), but this feels a bit… cheeky, doesn't it? Players have been quick to point out that with a bit of clever crafting and dungeon delving, you can get darn close to the Crystarium Rebel look without spending an extra penny. Content creator Meppermint Pocha even showcased a near-identical outfit on BlueSky, proving the point rather elegantly.
Okay, okay, there *are* a few differences. The sleeves are slightly different, the potions on the belt are red (fancy!), and the set uses Dawntrail's two dye channels, plus it's wearable by any class. But are those minor tweaks worth real-world money? A lot of players reckon not.
This isn't the first time Square Enix has pulled this kind of stunt, mind you. Remember Iceheart’s Attire (Ysayle’s gear) and the Crystarium Prodigy's Attire (Alisaie's brother's outfit)? Similar situation. And those are *still* available in the cash shop. So, realistically, this latest bit of grumbling probably won't change anything. Sigh.
It's a bit of a shame, really, as *FF14* usually knocks it out of the park. This comes hot on the heels of the Belt-leather set kerfuffle a few weeks back, where players were less than impressed with the price, quality, and bundling. Here's hoping Square Enix listens to the feedback and gives us something genuinely exciting to splash our cash on next time. Maybe something that *can't* be cobbled together from a few dungeons and a bit of market board savvy? Just a thought.
Tags: FFXIV, Final Fantasy 14, Glamour, Cash Shop, MMORPG
Original article: Game Rant