The FFXIV mod that reveals character information prompts Square Enix to consider legal action

A new FFXIV mod surfaced earlier in January 2025 that had potentially serious repercussions for player privacy in the MMO ...
MMORPG

FFXIV Team Working to Counter 'Stalking Mod,' Yoshi-P Explains During Live Letter Stream

During the Letter from the Producer Live on Friday, Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida doubled down on a statement against a now-infamous “stalker mod.” The mod in question lets ...
TweakTown

Yoshi-P officially responds to Final Fantasy XIV mod controversy

TL;DR: Final Fantasy XIV director Yoshi-P clarifies Square Enix's stance on mods, allowing their use as long as they don't harm other players or core gameplay. This follows a cease and desist against ...
MMORPG

FFXIV Director Naoki Yoshida Issues Statement 'Regarding Mod Usage and Culture'

In light of recent player outrage from banning a massively popular third-party tool, Final Fantasy 14 director and executive producer Naoki Yoshida has put out a statement on mod usage, titled ...
Kotaku

One Of FFXIV‘s Most Important Mods Is Shutting Down And People Are Losing It

Popular Final Fantasy XIV mod Mare Synchronos let players sync up their various mods and was used by many in the community FFXIV Final Fantasy Mare Syncyonos MMORPG A very important and extremely ...