The final fantasy 14 released the latest large-scale expansion – Heavensward on June 23, along with the first advent of its Mac version. However, because of the poor optimization and unclear system configuration, it led to a disastrous result-being suspended in less than half of month since released. SE has told to provide refund for players who had brought this version. Follow Safewow for details.
The performance of FFXIV Mac version is worse than that with Boot Camp
Final fantasy 14 initially only support the PC Windows, so that Mac players have to use a boot utility such as Boot Camp to run via a Windows OS on Mac hardware to experience the game. On this occasion, the voice of players to get native Mac client is growing. Late last month, the long-awaited Mac version has finally come out coincided with the release of Heavensward. However, problems also float on the water soon.
The major problem on Mac version of the client is that it is launched without making any modification or optimization of Mac system. Instead, it just copies the Windows version and releases with different package, which leads to the result that a Mac client suffering from lowered frame rates, as well as problems loading assets. Many Mac users say it is even less fluent than using the Boot Camp to run Windows version. Thus, boot camp is still probably the best way to go for the new system for kicked players and boat in FFXIV Heavensward that introduced on Safewow. With large lead in the CG technology, Square Enix is still out of practice on Mac. In addition to the optimization problem, the requirements of system configuration are also vague. Players may not know whether their own Mac computers can run normally or not, leading that it can’t meet the requirements of the actual configuration even when they buy them based on official configuration instructions.
SE suspends the sale of FFXIV Mac version and provides refund
Over the past week, posts have blossomed in the Final Fantasy XIV forums and reddit with disappointed Mac client purchasers, who report the bad performance of Mac client and require a refund. Due to this situation, the producer Naoki Yoshida released a long letter on forum to apologize for the poor optimization of the Mac client and give a solution. “Had we provided accurate information beforehand, I know many of you would not have purchased the Mac version, which is why we decided to offer full refunds. Once again, I apologize.” said by Yoshida.
All players who buy Mac version of final fantasy 14 in can apply for a refund by contacting with the store or website from which they purchased it. Naoki Yoshida, meanwhile, said he would lead the technical team to solve optimization problem on Mac version client. And before they solve the problem and correct the system requirements, the Mac version client will be suspended.
SE promised to continue to do utmost to improve Mac client, and before sales recommence, Mac players would need to continue to use Boot camp. Anyway, aside from the version, ffxiv is a game that deserves time, especially when it brings a punch of new features in Heavensward. Thus, for further enjoyment and experience, players can buy cheap ffxiv gil on Safewow with fast delivery!
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