Final Fantasy 14 recently received a higher age rating in Japan, and Square Enix has suggested this is due to how players have been interacting with the game and each other.
Final Fantasy 14 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and 16+ by PEGI. It contains violence, some mature themes, and deals with difficult topics, particularly those related to war.
Final Fantasy 14 has received a higher age rating in Japan. The game now carries a CERO D rating (ages 17+) instead of its previous CERO C rating (ages 15+), as reported by Famitsu.
Final Fantasy 14’s Age Rating Has Gone Up in Japan Due to Posing
The game’s higher ratings are thanks to the Gpose/Group Pose feature – taking it away would have meant a lower rating. The age rating hasn’t changed the game’s content in any other way.
The game’s rating likely went up because players are sharing revealing photos taken with the in-game photo mode, Gpose, and the game features a lot of revealing clothing options.
The game’s ratings went up because of the Gpose/Group Pose feature; taking it out would have meant lower ratings.
It’s odd that Final Fantasy 14 is only now receiving a higher age rating, considering the game has been available in its current state since 2013. Many players are known to use the game for mature roleplaying, but it’s taken this long for the rating to change.
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Even with a more mature rating, Final Fantasy 14’s story probably won’t become significantly more adult. The game’s narrative is currently consistent across all regions, and it’s expected to stay high fantasy with some mature themes, but not delve into explicit adult content.
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2026-03-25 17:09