Version Update Delay

Thanks for the update =) Japan is in my thoughts and prayers =) Do what has to be done to get Japan back on it's feet and, once again, productive. I know you'll get FFXI running as soon as possible cuz, afterall, it is part of your business. And the longer it's down the more negative financial impact there is. Stay strong!

I hear repairs to one of the nuclear power plants are not going well, resulting in explosions and evacuations, and cleanup and travel have been nearly impossible across the board due to constant aftershocks. I have family in japan who are living in tents off of redcross food and water rations because their home was completely washed away. Really, a version update coming on time is NOTHING in comparison to the far more important issues of making sure Japan does not suffer another nuclear disaster on top of what has already befallen them in the last week. If anyone is pissed off about this announcement I invite you to visit cnn.com or even youtube and watch some of the videos showing the aftermath of the tsunami.

Yeah, I hear the nuclear factory repairs are not going too too well. If not careful, it could result in a second Trenoble incident which means there would be no more Japan. So I'm glad Square had enough courtesy to even give us a little bit of an update ^^. This week off is actually pretty relaxing but I do realize how much this game really helps me get through my boring work week without kicking someone hard. Anyways, I'm sure everything will work out! Japan will live on!

Good luck.

Thanks for the update SE and it warms my heart to read some of the replies here.

In the mean time I hope these beta forums are getting a thorough workout as the playerbase tries to find something to do!!

Wasn't the original update set for today? So how is it pushed back 2 more months?

It's understandable given the circumstances, honestly people's safety & well being comes first and foremost. What's happening over in Japan is like something out of a sci-fi horror novel or some garbage. So many destroyed homes & lives...

I don't mean to sound like an ingrate with my 1st statement, my point was simply that I hope there's a lot of substance to this coming update given the longer than usual (and I don't mean because of the earthquake) wait. Best of luck to the people of Japan, we'll be patiently awaiting any good news.

No, the world merge was originally supposed to happen today, but they delayed it to coincide with the version update which was supposed to happen in April.

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Originally Posted by Malacite

Wasn't the original update set for today? So how is it pushed back 2 more months?

It's understandable given the circumstances, honestly people's safety & well being comes first and foremost. What's happening over in Japan is like something out of a sci-fi horror novel or some garbage. So many destroyed homes & lives...

I don't mean to sound like an ingrate with my 1st statement, my point was simply that I hope there's a lot of substance to this coming update given the longer than usual (and I don't mean because of the earthquake) wait. Best of luck to the people of Japan, we'll be patiently awaiting any good news.

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No, the World Merge was initially scheduled for today, but it was decided that it'd be postponed and done at the same time as the version update. The Version Update wasn't scheduled for today at all in the first place.
(Edit: Beaten lol)

That said, take all the time you need SE, and thanks for giving us an update, hoping for the best over there.

Best wishes to you SE. Thank you for the update :)

Saw this coming... We might as well not be charged for the month of March and April if you ask me... I just reactivated last week on the 8th and only got to play for 2 days.... ;[[ But hope all gets better for the people of japan.