adieu FFXIV people

[Merton9999]

Anyway, my response to the rest of your post is basically encapsulated in it as well:


That is most certainly the case. And I think that's what they should have done. You mentioned that some of the systems were already there, but I'm not sure how well that applies, seeing how the game was basically remade from scratch. From the graphical engines and core combat mechanics to the landscape and character design. I'm not sure if they really had much to build on. Of course that's speculation, but even if there was, there are advantages to a new game as well, namely it would relieve a big part of the burden that comes with the name of FFXIV, which was irreparably stained.

And speaking of their "only MMO", they are also releasing Dragon Quest X soon, and I'm quite certain that won't be their last either. Progress is not bad, but FFXIV is hardly progress, and what of it is, could have been handled better.

I get what you're saying - go ahead and make a spanking new MMO to progress the genre, just don't slap the XIV name on it because of its image. That's what I think is kind of interesting though. If they can pull off a turnaround, that less safe road will be a more memorable trip to me than a great FFXVI online. It may not end up being the best business decision, but I don't think that's what I've always liked about Square stuff.

Ten years from now I'll have fonder memories while I play a great game titled XIV that inspired so much heated commentary before it finally took off than I would be playing one called XVI and thinking "remember that XIV one that sucked."