Final Fantasy 14’s community has recently experienced turbulence as awareness of a modding tool that enables stalkers has intensified. This mod gives users access to alternate characters on their target’s account, raising significant privacy concerns. Although the Dawntrail update was supposed to enhance the game’s blacklisting system to combat stalking behavior, the mod exploits its new mechanics.

Yoshi-P addressed the community’s anxieties, stating: “The Development and Operations teams are aware of the situation and the concerns being raised by the community and are discussing the following options.”

However, the solutions suggested include only requesting the removal of the tool and considering legal action. Yoshi-P urged players to refrain from using third-party tools and sharing information about them.

Many believe these measures may be insufficient due to the inherent nature of how the game operates. While mods may breach the game’s terms of service, Square Enix has typically not been proactive in detecting them. Instead, enforcement acts upon individual reports.

In summary, the Final Fantasy 14 team recognizes the need for better solutions to prevent privacy violations while navigating the complicated landscape of modding.