PS2 Limitations: What are Rumors, What is Truth?

[Teraniku]

Dropping support for the PS2 is a red herring.

1. A total rewrite of the code base from the ground up, a "Final Fantasy XI All-Stars" or "Final Fantasy XI: The Wiley Wars." It involves almost as much work as making a new game entirely. It involves almost as much money as making a new game entirely. And this for a game that has a declining player base, in spite of a price tag as low as $10 (or $5 digital download)? Even if the publisher in question weren't hemorrhaging cash on Final Fantasy XIV, Adam Smith would have words for you.

The way to get around this issue is to actually develop a solo FF game that takes place in Vana'diel. Then adapt the code of the solo game to the MMO. Only problem is file compatibility.

[Volkai]

The way to get around this issue is to actually develop a solo FF game that takes place in Vana'diel. Then adapt the code of the solo game to the MMO. Only problem is file compatibility.

That doesn't get around the issue at all. Then they're making TWO games! Also, "adapt the code of the solo game to the MMO"? Do you really think that would be quick and easy to do?

What you're talking about may sound simple, but involves far more work than even rewriting the code to FFXI from the ground up.

The point of this thread was to give facts so that the rumors gets busted once and for all. PLease, if you make a statement, can you have a link or something that confirms what you sayO.o?

And please SE, can you answer some of the questions that has been asked and discussed here?

I second both of these.