Regarding Changes in Congested/Preferred Worlds (Jan. 29)

After implementing World population balancing incentives, we have confirmed a shift in the number of active players in each World.
Due to the creation of new characters by new players and use of the World Transfer Service, the statuses of Preferred and Congested Worlds have changed.

We thank you for your consideration and understanding as we continue our World population balancing incentives.

Based upon the current population, we are changing the status of each of the following Worlds as of today.

■Japan Data Center
▼Changed to Preferred World
Anima
Ifrit
Masamune
Ramuh
Tiamat

▼Changed to Standard World
Atomos
Titan
Typhon
Yojimbo
Zeromus

■North American Data Center
▼Changed to Preferred World
Adamantoise
Famfrit
Malboro
Ultros

▼Changed to Standard World
Coeurl
Diabolos
Exodus
Lamia
Zalera

■European Data Center
▼Changed to Preferred World
Louisoix

▼Changed to Standard World
Lich
Omega

For the current status of character creation restrictions and Congested/Preferred Worlds, please check the link below.
http://sqex.to/2g8

As for whether or not congested Worlds will be re-classified as standard Worlds, this will depend on the status of logins following the launch of Patch 4.2 as well as the status of housing following the addition of wards one week after the patch’s release.

We will continue to observe the number of players logged in and change the status of Worlds periodically in order to balance the population among Worlds. Please check the following link for more information regarding our population balancing incentives.
http://sqex.to/Sn9