Final Fantasy 14 Officially Buried on Steam

Final Fantasy 14, one of the world’s most popular online RPGs, is facing a negative backlash against its players. The closure of a popular mod quickly escalated into a major crisis. The backlash didn’t just stop on the forums; players took to the Steam page, effectively burying the game with negative reviews.

Mare Synchronos Crisis Hits Final Fantasy 14

The closure of the popular mod Mare Synchronos, which allowed players to share character skins, was a vital tool for role-playing communities. However, the developer’s announcement that it was halting the project due to a “legal investigation” shocked the community.

Following this controversial decision, players launched an intense campaign of negative reviews on Steam. Over 400 negative reviews have been posted in the last 48 hours, marking the highest number of negative reviews since the server crash that plagued the Endwalker expansion. August 2025 appears poised to be the first month in the game’s history where negative reviews outnumber positive reviews.

Players’ comments are particularly critical of Square Enix’s stance on community creation. Many users argue that the company is stifling mod culture, which is dangerous for the game’s long-term future. The phrase “No more additional content will be created by players” has become a prominent theme in Steam comments.

The irony is that Square Enix hasn’t officially allowed mods since the beginning. Nevertheless, the widespread outcry over this incident has highlighted the widespread popularity of Mare Synchronos within the community. All eyes are now on how Square Enix will respond to this backlash and the future of other popular mods.

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