Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.4 raises eyebrows as fans notice a change in G’raha’s voice: “What happened to our favorite cat boy?”

Final Fantasy 14 has seen its share of voice actor controversies, but the latest buzz might be the most significant yet for dedicated fans, as it hints at a potential change for the beloved character G’raha Tia.

With the much-anticipated patch 7.4, titled Into the Mist, players are diving into a wealth of new content, including a new trial and a fresh variant dungeon. However, amidst all the excitement, some players have taken to forums to express concerns that G’raha Tia, the iconic cat boy, sounds different in this update.

One passionate fan on Reddit posed the question, “Is it just me, or does G’raha Tia sound different to anyone else in the 7.4 patch?” They speculated whether Jonathan Bailey, the long-time English voice actor for the Miqo’te character, has been replaced. The comments section quickly filled with theories about why Bailey’s voice might have changed.

One user shared, “This is completely unsourced and from my friend, but apparently it is still Jonathan Bailey, but he was ill after his work on Wicked, and that’s why he sounds so different.” This theory holds some weight, considering that Wicked: For Good was recently released, and Bailey plays Prince Fiyero in the film. Another commenter noted, “It sounds like it’s G’raha, but he’s utterly exhausted,” which aligns with the previous theory.

Another thread echoed these sentiments, asking, “What is wrong with G’raha’s voice?” Someone chimed in, “Recording two full-length musicals will tire you out a bit.” Others speculated whether he might have been recast, given his rising profile post-Wicked, but there’s no official word from Square Enix to support that idea.

Most likely, fans are right in thinking that Bailey is simply worn out from his recent projects. Until he or the developers clarify, it’s a waiting game, but many are hoping for the best.