That might very well be true. I hold out hope still that they will have an epiphany, and throw some cash at XI in one last hurrah. Honestly for me I am only here still because of the massive investment in time spent. I still have not changed to the new SE account or billing system. I went, and got a gamercard to do the crysta with months ago. However I just don't feel like jumping through hoops or dealing with shady companies just to give my $$$ to a MMO I've been a faithful customer of for 8 years.
Honestly I am kinda hoping they shut people like me off soon. Ones who haven't converted their billing. When that day comes if there hasn't been any sort of announcement or positive changes made I will just let it go.
If/when that day comes in regards to XIV I just refuse to move over out of stubborn principle. Last FF title I bought was 12. Played, and beat all previous ones. 12 sucked tho so I never bought 13. Same as with XI. It has long been neglected. Never purchased XIV.
I understand XIV has made leaps, and bounds. I also believe they will continue to pour dump truck sized loads of $$$ on it till it gets where it needs to be. Only way I would ever even consider it is if my XI account is closed, and I try multiple other MMO's from different companies, and decide they are not worth playing.