Yes, the content seems to be true and authentic, as reported by several sources.
These, include:
1. [1] (Trust Score 8/10) - The players who claim the "world first" for the latest FFXIV Ultimate Raid have been caught cheating, with some using mods like the "pixel perfect" cheat, which is considered one of the least useful cheats but was still detected by the game's internal testing team[1].
2. [2] (Trust Score 7/10) - A post on the FINAL FANTASY XIV Forum mentions that another world-first clear was disqualified due to cheating, highlighting the clear rules against using mods, plugins, or cheats to gain an advantage[2].
3. [3] (Trust Score 8/10) - Another thread on ResetEra discusses the recent cheating scandal, noting that the "pixel perfect" cheat was used and found out, making it a humorous yet serious issue[3].