Nothing is going to change, we still have PS2 limitations. To me it seems Japan still keeps FFXI PS2 access based on info shown here:

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxi/th...ation+%28NA%29

As it specifically says: "PlayStation 2"(NA Only) and Xbox 360 service for FINAL FANTASY XI will end on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 7:00 (PDT) / 14:00 (GMT).