The Final Fantasy XIV community is buzzing with reactions to a new mod for the game's Epic of Alexander raid that introduces a humourous, yet NSFW, alteration to the Perfect Alexander boss model. Created by modder Grym, the 'Chastening Heat' mod adds explicit "assets" to the already formidable boss, sparking both amusement and debate among players. The mod not only showcases the quirky side of the modding community but also serves as a nod to those players who expressed a rather intimate fascination with the boss character. With the surprising feature being highlighted during the boss's transition cinematic, players can expect a radiant display of Perfect Alexander's newly adorned parts. Despite the possibility of contention regarding the appropriateness of such mods, they remain a testament to the community's creative engagement with the game's content.

Have mods in Final Fantasy XIV ever been officially endorsed by the game's developers?

While the game's developers at Square Enix do not officially endorse modding in Final Fantasy XIV, they are known to be somewhat understanding of the community's creativity. They have not publicly supported mods like Grym's 'Chastening Heat,' but the community-driven content continues to thrive among players.

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is the third expansion for the popular MMORPG, which introduced new jobs, races, increased level caps, and significant updates to the game's story and features. It's been praised for its engaging narrative and high-quality gameplay experiences. The expansion's release significantly added to Eorzea's virtual world, and through subsequent updates and community content like mods, the game's universe continues to expand and evolve, offering fresh and sometimes unexpected experiences for its dedicated fanbase.