"Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Update 7.0 Brings Graphics Overhaul and Blacklist Improvements"

Final Fantasy 14 is set to release its Dawntrail expansion and update 7.0 in July, featuring a significant graphical overhaul with improved lighting, textures, and character animations. The update aims to address criticisms regarding the depiction of darker-skinned characters. A benchmark for the update will be available soon, allowing players to assess their PC's capability to run the improvements. The game's producer emphasized the dramatic changes in a recent livestream, showcasing side-by-side comparisons.