New expansion?!?

[Dazusu]

the way i see it, they just had a very small update this month. if we see another small update next month then that puts the probability that they are working on another expansion pretty high.

Wishful thinking. More like they're winding down development and preparing for a semi auto-pilot mode of operation. Never know, if you're lucky, you might get another Crystalline Prophecy. (Though truth be told, I would love to see another expansion)

On the whole "FFXI is dead / Aby killed it / Adoulin killed it" etc. stuff which is always good for a laugh, I would relate some quotes;

Qufim Island 2005; Party member; "This game is dead. It was fun a year ago, but it sucks now. This game won't be around in a year, you mark my words."

Grauberg(S) 2009; Another party member ; "This game is dead. It used to be fun but it sucks now. Everyone knows this game will be shut down soon."

Yes, because in 2005 and 2009 - people saying those things were directly reflected by concurrent populations of 500-600 for most of the day. Oh wait. No they weren't. Back then those were the opinions of a few individuals. However, in 2014 - it appears the masses have spoken, and they did so with their wallet. All we have left are the vocal minority that continue to post about how the game is awesome, and so much more fun than it ever has been.

Sure. You keep taking that medicine.