The developers of Final Fantasy XIV have teamed up with a luxury doll manufacturer to release a highly detailed doll of a popular character from the game. However, the doll is extremely expensive and evokes feelings of fear and unease rather than joy.
What kind of doll is this? Square Enix partnered with the doll maker Volks, known for their high-quality, detail-oriented dolls. The first product from the Final Fantasy XIV line will be the beloved character Y’shtola Rhul.
Who is Y’shtola Rhul? Y’shtola Rhul is one of the main characters in FFXIV and a player favorite. She accompanies players starting their journey in the city-state of Limsa Lominsa and plays a significant role in the main story of the MMORPG. The doll depicts Y’shtola Rhul in her witch attire from the Shadowbringers expansion.
Fans fear the launcher because of the doll with the creepy eyes
What is the problem with the doll? The doll is extremely detailed and of high quality. Its clothing is even handmade. However, it has a problem: its face with cold, dead eyes seems more disturbing than sympathetic.
Additionally, the doll greets every player with its creepy gaze when launching FF14. The doll is featured and available for pre-order in the launcher. Therefore, you cannot escape its eerie stare.
What do the players say? Indeed, some players have already complained about the creepy doll. They say the doll is simply scary and you can hardly escape its gaze. Here are some comments from reddit:
- Xenorak: ‘This doll is an abomination! A nightmare from the uncanny valley!’
- Sensitive_Shirt_8990: ‘It doesn’t even look like her!’
- Wylf: ‘Don’t worry, she’ll disappear soon. And reappear in your house. She’ll watch you sleep from the shadows. Without blinking, without moving.’
How much does the doll cost? Since each doll is largely handcrafted and made with high-quality materials, it costs a lot of money. On the doll’s pre-order page, it is offered for a whopping €1,169.99 (via Square Enix Store).
When can you buy it? However, those who really want the creepy doll for this amount have to wait over a year. According to Square Enix, the eerie doll will only be available in December 2022. So, it’s the ideal Christmas gift for fearless doll fans.
Also creepy: In Final Fantasy XIV, former partners can stalk you particularly effectively.
