Ugh, so here I am babbling about Final Fantasy 14 again! You ever just dive into FFXIV updates and feel like you’re caught in a whirlwind? No? Just me? Anyway — hang on, where was I? Yeah, the chaos started after the 88th Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast. Yep, hardcore fans (or maybe just the overly caffeinated ones) lit up social media, chattering about a sneaky new hairstyle. Apparently, it’s from that 2023 contest? Hiding right there in the armor preview pics for that upcoming alliance raid — San d’Oria: The Second Walk or something. Wild how folks notice this stuff, right?
So, when Naoki Yoshida, the maestro behind FFXIV, went on about Patch 7.3 — The Promise of Tomorrow (nice name, huh?), he also spilled the beans on some big dates. August 5 is the day when everything supposedly falls into place — but only after the servers take a nap. I mean, classic server maintenance vibe, am I right? This update is setting the stage with twists in the Dawntrail story arc. And, of course, new quests like the Pilgrim’s Traverse — it’s like a saga that won’t quit.
Anyway, a fresh look at everyone’s fave Final Fantasy 11-inspired armor had fans playing detective over on Reddit. A sharp-eyed sleuth named Pinkbunnies66 started poking around, asking if a new hairstyle got “accidentally” shown off. Mitten deep in the threads, others swore it was a winner from that 2023 contest — crazy, huh? They even pinpointed the model — it’s that miqo’te flaunting it with all the flair of a San d’Oria raid warrior. It seems this mane has highlights showing inside the hair. Weird details, but hey, it’s FFXIV.
Digging deeper, Pinkbunnies66 pointed out the bows (so sparkly) weren’t hair-related but part of the armor. If this hairstyle chitchat turns out to be legit, it wouldn’t be a first for the game. Remember Patch 7.15’s A Half Times Two? Yeah, apparently, you either slog through The Cloud of Darkness raid for those Demimateria bits or fork over Gil at the market board. Choices, choices.
Alright, back to the point at hand — which, frankly, I kinda lost. Maybe? FFXIV usually drops new hairdos with big patches, so crossing fingers for some fresh flair in The Promise of Tomorrow too. Or maybe I’m just daydreaming. Anyway, keep one eye on the update and maybe you’ll snag the style update you’ve been hoping for! Go get ’em.
