Covid-19 and FFXIV Fan Festival

[Vespar]

The first FanFest is still almost 7 months away. I doubt a decision would need to be made until June or July.

Let's focus on world recovery first before we worry about a FanFest that really doesn't mean anything.

You would think this, but Covid-19 has been a thing since December. It's now half way through April. That means its been around for atleast 4 months. So thinking a bit more long term right now is a valid thing considering SE has to plan for this, AND the attendees would as well. I agree we need to be focused on recovery, but there's not a lot else we can do other than wait, follow CDC guidelines and social distance. That said, it doesnt hurt to see if Squeenix may have some thoughts to share on the potential issues and future FFXIV will soon face.

[Vidu]

You would think this, but Covid-19 has been a thing since December. It's now half way through April. That means its been around for atleast 4 months. So thinking a bit more long term right now is a valid thing considering SE has to plan for this, AND the attendees would as well. I agree we need to be focused on recovery, but there's not a lot else we can do other than wait, follow CDC guidelines and social distance. That said, it doesnt hurt to see if Squeenix may have some thoughts to share on the potential issues and future FFXIV will soon face.

I wouldnt be surprised if they cant really plan right now - as I mentioned: Goverments arent planning that far ahead now. I can only use germany as example again, but as of right now you cant hold a large event until the end of august, it would simply be illegal - after that... no one knows. I expect something similar is the case in other countries.
The first FanFest in november and right now no one - including SE - has any idea whats going to be the case then. I can understand if they dont want to make any rushed decisions right now that may or may not lead to disapointments - yes, people need to plan ahead, but right now planning is difficult. And planning a FanFest might not be a top-priority thing.

They also shared some insight on the future of FFXIV - which is: They're working on 5.3 as best as they can from home, but there will be a delay: https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...a54966f48c2938

I dont think its even possible to say anything about FanFest yet - I doubt they want to cancel the whole thing prematurely, but they cant excatly say "Yeah, its all going according to plan" either right now.