Final Fantasy 14 to Address Exploitative Mod Issues in Patch 7.2

Overview

• A third-party plugin called PlayerScope has exploited Final Fantasy 14's updated blacklist system to track account-linked characters, raising harassment concerns.
• The blacklist update, introduced in the Dawntrail expansion, blocks all characters tied to an account when one is blacklisted, but the plugin misuses this functionality to access account IDs.
• Director Naoki Yoshida reassured players that no personal or billing information can be accessed through the plugin but acknowledged the seriousness of the issue.
• Countermeasures to address the exploit will begin rolling out in Patch 7.2, scheduled for late March, while retaining the enhanced blacklist functionality.
• Yoshida reiterated the game's strict ban on third-party tools and warned players of potential permanent bans for violating the terms of service.