Responding to player feedback, Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.16 will introduce a Clouddark Demimateria exchange system. This update, launching January 21st, 2025, addresses concerns regarding the acquisition of high-demand items from the Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid.
The exchange will allow players to convert excess Clouddark Demimateria 1 into Clouddark Demimateria 2, facilitating purchases of sought-after rewards like the "A Half Times Two" hairstyle and the "Dais of Darkness" mount. While the specific exchange rate remains undisclosed, this adjustment aims to improve accessibility to these items. Both the mount and hairstyle are also available on the Market Board, potentially influencing their market prices post-patch.
The Cloud of Darkness (Chaotic) Alliance Raid, introduced in Patch 7.15, presents a challenging encounter for up to 24 players. The current reward structure, awarding Clouddark Demimateria 1 and 2 (with bonus Demimateria 2 based on first-time clears), proved unbalanced according to player feedback.
Square Enix has confirmed that further adjustments to the raid reward system are possible based on ongoing player feedback, potentially impacting future raid content updates. While Patch 7.16's primary focus is the Dawntrail Role Quest series finale, significant job balance changes are anticipated in Patch 7.2. The impact of player feedback on future raid content throughout 2025 remains to be seen.
