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So, I was diving into the latest Final Fantasy 14 news, and yeah, you know how these game updates go. You miss one thing, and suddenly you’re as lost as I am in a maze. Anyway, the 88th Letter from the Producer LIVE hit us with some juicy stuff. Fans are buzzing, mostly on social media, about this winning hairstyle from the 2023 contest. It might just sneak its way into the 7.3 update—hidden in the San d’Oria raid preview, sneaky, right?
Now, during this big livestream event—feels like the Oscars but for gamers—Naoki Yoshida himself, the big cheese of FF14, spilled the beans. Patch 7.3, dubbed The Promise of Tomorrow, lands on August 5, right after some server cleanup. The update is supposed to wrap up the Dawntrail story arc (finally, am I right?) and drop hints about where things are headed next. We’re talking new deep dungeons and crafting quests—Pilgrim’s Traverse, Yok Huy quests—the whole shebang. And then there’s the Echoes of Vana’diel series, the next alliance raid chapter. If you’re not hyped yet, seriously, get on that train.
Alright, back to hairstyles. It’s funny—among the armor items that got shown off, some hawk-eyed fans noticed there was more than just shiny gear. On Reddit, someone named Pinkbunnies66—of course, because why not—asked if we accidentally caught a glimpse of a new hairstyle in Patch 7.3 previews. Others chimed in saying it’s potentially the third place pick from the 2023 contest. It was showcased on a female miqo’te, and apparently, it has this cool inner highlight. Perfect for those who love sprucing up their character’s vibe.
Anyway, there was this miqo’te model outfitted with bows—turns out, according to Pinkbunnies66, part of the San d’Oria armor, not a fashion statement. If true, it wouldn’t be Dawntrail’s first rodeo with contest entries. Patch 7.15 slipped in a style from that contest too—A Half Times Two. It’s out there for the taking if you can grab 49 Clouddark Demimateria II or just snag it off the market board.
Thinking about it, new hairstyles are almost a given with these updates. It seems like The Promise of Tomorrow would stick to this trend. Whether the rumored style makes the cut and just what hoops you’ll need to jump through to snatch it—well, who knows? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.