Is the MMO sub model outdated?

[Alhanelem]

Also all the money XI makes ceased being counted as its own entity and was merged with XIV many years ago, XI profits are now counted towards XIV and have been for over 6 years. If you check financial reports XI stopped being counted then.

False and disingenuous. Both projects, along with others are all reported as Creative Business Unit III. Not "FFXIV." Or FFXI. Or any other individual project.

As far as "oudated." No, it's not "outdated." Not being the biggest cash grab does not mean its outdated. MMOs with subs are generally higher quality in every conceivable way. F2P games make lots of money because idiots spend tons of money on accelerators and crap. Not because they're better games.