<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">FFXIV is introducing more headgear support for Hrothgar and Viera avatars with new hat and helmet options.The update, starting with patch 7.3 in early August 2025, will provide additional hat choices and eventual helmet support for both races.Players will also have the option to display or hide Viera ears on hats, with the choice being saved.The update will allow hairstyle bangs to be visible when characters wear hoods in FFXIV.Screenshots were shared during the livestream showcasing new hat options and the visibility of Viera ears under caps.Two comparison screenshots were provided to demonstrate the improved visibility of character hairstyles under hoods.The announcement was made during the Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXXVII stream.Final Fantasy XIV is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with patch 7.3 set to release in early August 2025.