Final Fantasy 14’s Naoki Yoshida said personal abuse sent to Wuk Lamat’s voice actor “breaks my heart”.
Wuk Lamat was a fresh character introduced in the latest expansion, Dawntrail, but proved unpopular with some players. This turned sour when voice actor Sena Bryer received transphobic abuse for her portrayal of the character.
Yoshida has commented on the character, as well as the abuse Bryer received, in a new interview with Checkpoint Gaming, acknowledging player feedback and tweaks coming in forthcoming patches.
“[Wuk Lamat’s] a very complex character, and she even has a bit of a complex about herself,” said Yoshida. “Unfortunately, we didn’t delve very far into the background of why she had those feelings, so it appeared as if she left a negative impression.