Final Fantasy 14 Implements Blacklist System Revamp Amid Controversy

Final Fantasy 14’s patch 7.2 is on the horizon, bringing with it significant updates to its blacklist system. Following a recent controversy where stalkers could access information about players’ alternate accounts, Square Enix has opted for a reset.

Changes to Blacklist Functionality
An announcement from Square Enix reveals that relevant client data has been reset in an effort to safeguard user account identities:

“In accordance with measures introduced in Patch 7.2 to help prevent the identification of account IDs that are not displayed in-game, relevant saved client data has been reset. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and ask for your understanding as we introduce these measures.”

This overhaul is aimed at mitigating the issues raised during the last expansion, Dawntrail, where modders discovered vulnerabilities within the system that exposed personal information.

Although some aspects of the blacklist feature will remain intact, names for characters blacklisted prior to the patch will show as ‘(Character name could not be retrieved)’. Players will need to re-register previously blacklisted characters for their names to reappear in their lists.

Due to the complexity surrounding account data management, further insights into the security enhancements remain undisclosed, as Square Enix strives to handle the matter delicately without providing unnecessary information to potential abusers.

Conclusion

The implementation of these changes could help restore player trust while ensuring a safer gaming environment in Final Fantasy 14, though many hope these measures arrive without further complications.