Final Fantasy 14 Director Yoshi-P Threatens Legal Action Against 'Stalking' Mod

In early 2025, a Final Fantasy XIV mod ignited concerns about player stalking after reports surfaced that it harvested sensitive player data. This data included character details, retainer information, linked alternate characters, and more.

The mod, "Playerscope," tracked players' data within a certain radius, sending it to a central database controlled by the mod's creator. This included access to "Content ID" and "Account ID," enabling cross-character tracking, exploiting the Dawntrail expansion's Content ID system designed for account-wide blacklisting.

Opting out required joining the Playerscope Discord server. Essentially, any player outside this server was potentially having their data scraped, raising serious privacy issues. The community reacted strongly, with many calling the mod's purpose "to stalk people."

After its initial appearance on GitHub, Playerscope's popularity exploded. Subsequently, it was removed from GitHub due to Terms of Service violations, though it allegedly resurfaced on Gittea and Gitflic. IGN confirmed its absence from these alternative platforms, but the mod may still circulate privately.

While third-party tools like Advanced Combat Tracker are commonly used, Yoshida's legal threat represents a significant escalation.

Community Response:

The community's response to Yoshida's statement was largely critical. Many criticized the lack of solutions focusing on fixing the game's vulnerabilities to prevent such mods. Others pointed out the possibility of addressing the issue by securing the client-side data. The Playerscope author has yet to comment.