Speculation anyone?

Since even directX 9 is being deprecated, and even the most modern machine today STILL sees slowdown in this game for no apparent reason (uncapping the framerate improves it, but it still makes no sense), I'm hoping this means a real refresh of the engine, with marketing behind it, so modern machines can actually play the game properly. etc, improve the visual fidelity, bla bla bla miracles happen bla.

I'm basically fantasizing here, but since they're describing a "long term goal" out to a period that's three years away, it's a slight possibility that they are planning a real refresh/remake that can ensure that FFXI doesn't ever become the first numbered FF title that becomes unplayable.