Summary
- Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.16 introduces a new feature allowing players to exchange Clouddark Demimateria based on player feedback.
- Players can trade Clouddark Demimateria 1 for Clouddark Demimateria 2, facilitating the purchase of high-demand items like the Dais of Darkness mount and the A Half Times Two hairstyle.
- Further adjustments to the game may be implemented based on ongoing player feedback, potentially influencing future raid content updates.
Final Fantasy 14 has announced a significant update to the reward structure of the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid in Patch 7.16, set to launch on January 21, 2025. This change comes in direct response to player feedback, allowing those with surplus Clouddark Demimateria 1 to exchange them for the more valuable Clouddark Demimateria 2.
Introduced on December 24, the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid challenge brought a thrilling battle for up to 24 players against the iconic final boss from A Realm Reborn's World of Darkness raid. This latest raid also incorporates mechanics from the Shadowbringers' Eden raid series, enhancing the complexity and excitement of the encounter. Successful clears of the raid reward players with both Clouddark Demimateria 1 and 2, with additional drops of the latter for first-time completions.
Square Enix confirmed via social media that players will soon be able to convert excess Clouddark Demimateria 1 into Clouddark Demimateria 2. Although the exact exchange rate remains undisclosed, this adjustment will make it easier for players to acquire sought-after items like the A Half Times Two hairstyle, requiring 49 Clouddark Demimateria 2, and the Dais of Darkness mount, which needs 75 Clouddark Demimateria 2. Both items are also available for trade on the market board, and their prices are expected to fluctuate once Patch 7.16 goes live.
This update to the Clouddark Demimateria system reflects Square Enix's commitment to responding to player feedback, with the possibility of further modifications in future updates. Patch 7.16 marks the first content update of 2025 for Final Fantasy 14, highlighted by the conclusion of the Dawntrail Role Quest series.
While major job balance updates are not anticipated in Patch 7.16, players can look forward to these in Patch 7.2. As Final Fantasy 14 plans more raid content throughout 2025, the impact of ongoing player feedback on these developments will be closely watched.
