Summary
- Final Fantasy 14 Patch 7.16 will introduce a new system allowing players to exchange Clouddark Demimateria based on player feedback.
- Players can trade Clouddark Demimateria 1 for Clouddark Demimateria 2, facilitating the purchase of highly sought-after items such as a unique mount and a distinctive hairstyle.
- The developers are open to further adjustments based on community feedback, which may influence future raid content updates.
Final Fantasy 14 has announced via social media that the reward structure for the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid will undergo significant changes with the release of Patch 7.16, set for January 21. This update responds directly to player feedback and will allow players who have accumulated excess Clouddark Demimateria 1 to exchange them for the more valuable Clouddark Demimateria 2.
The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid was introduced on December 24, shortly after the rollout of Patch 7.15. This challenging raid brings together up to 24 players to battle the final boss from A Realm Reborn's World of Darkness, incorporating mechanics from the Shadowbringers' Eden raid series. Successful completion of the raid rewards players with both Clouddark Demimateria 1 and 2, with additional drops of the latter based on the number of first-time clears.
In response to player feedback, Square Enix has confirmed that Patch 7.16 will enable the exchange of Clouddark Demimateria 1 for Clouddark Demimateria 2. Although the specific exchange rate remains undisclosed, this change is designed to help more players acquire the coveted A Half Times Two hairstyle and the Dais of Darkness mount, which require 49 and 75 Clouddark Demimateria 2 respectively.
Final Fantasy 14 Adding Clouddark Demimateria Exchange In Patch 7.16
- Patch 7.16 will introduce a Clouddark Demimateria exchange system due to player feedback.
- Clouddark Demimateria 1 can be exchanged for Clouddark Demimateria 2, though the exact rate is yet to be revealed.
- The new system will make it easier for players to obtain the A Half Times Two hairstyle and the Dais of Darkness mount, both of which can be traded on the market board.
- Square Enix remains open to further modifications based on ongoing player feedback.
Both the mount and the hairstyle will be available for purchase and resale on the market board, likely affecting their market prices once Patch 7.16 goes live. Square Enix has emphasized that these changes to the Clouddark Demimateria system stem from player feedback, with the potential for more adjustments in future updates. Patch 7.16 marks the first content update for Final Fantasy 14 in 2025, highlighted by the conclusion of the Dawntrail Role Quest series.
While major job balance updates are not expected in Patch 7.16, players can anticipate such changes in the subsequent Patch 7.2. As more raid content is scheduled throughout 2025, the impact of player feedback on these developments remains a point of interest.
