"The about why G'raha sounds a little different this patch range from Bailey maybe being sick during his recording sessions, to him having used a subpar mic , to him having been recast due to scheduling issues as he's busy promoting Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World . However, neither Square Enix nor Bailey has said anything about the actor dropping the role. If you listen to some of the comparisons between the new material and the character's previously existing dialogue,"
"We've reached out to Square Enix and Bailey for comment on the situation, and will update the story if we hear back. So I did a quick little comparison between 7.0 and 7.4 G'raha Tia, it seems that he HAS NOT been recast, I just think he's recording his lines from his phone or a subpar mic setup, the EQ is sorta way more treble-y, when his voice is usually bassy with the studio mics they use. pic.twitter.com/AYYZYadgWU - Josefumi 🎙️ (@JosefumiVO) December 16, 2025"
Jonathan Bailey, named Sexiest Man Alive for 2025 and a top-grossing actor with roles in Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World: Rebirth, voices G'raha Tia in Final Fantasy XIV. Patch 7.4 features new G'raha dialogue that some listeners perceive as different. Speculation about the change includes Bailey being sick, using a subpar or phone mic for remote recording, or a scheduling-driven recast. Neither Square Enix nor Bailey has publicly confirmed any change. Comparisons show differences that can be subtle but noticeable to long-time listeners, and fans have shared audio comparisons and commentary online.
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