Regarding Congestion During Endwalker’s Launch

[LegendWait]

https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...6c0a73094b6b84


We would like to share some information regarding the congestion that may occur during the Early Access period and release of Endwalker.

Since the launch of a new expansion is when a large number of players will be playing for extended periods of time, we are expecting far more simultaneous logins compared to usual. Furthermore, following a dramatic increase in the player base in all regions since this summer, we are currently experiencing record numbers of active users, and therefore are expecting a number of logins that is yet to be seen since the launch of FFXIV.

In preparation for these predictions, we optimised our servers ahead of the expansion’s launch in order to increase login caps. On the other hand, due to the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors we have previously mentioned, we were unable to add new Worlds before the release of Endwalker. The addition of new Worlds will still be considered as we procure the necessary server machines.

As such, there is a high likelihood of congestion that will result in Worlds reaching maximum login capacity and lengthy wait times when logging in. We would like to apologise for making this sort of announcement at a time when many of you are looking forward to the expansion, as well as for inconveniences that may be caused by congestion.

Although we were unable to add new Worlds, we have implemented every other measure that was possible, such as replacing the matching servers with higher-performance machines, optimising processes, increasing processing speeds, and raising the number of simultaneous logins. We will further enhance our monitoring of the situation to allow for as many players as possible to log in. We ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter.

We also recommend reading through the following information regarding situations that may arise during Early Access and the launch of Endwalker.

It REALLY sucks they knew about this for a while and are announcing this 3 freaking days before early access.

I think any rational player expects congestion during an expansion launch but this post reads very fatalistically. Basically: Set your expectations as low as possible.

You're subscribed since sept 2013, you should know this already, theres nothing new here

[Deceptus]

You're subscribed since sept 2013, you should know this already, theres nothing new here

Your reading comprehension needs some work. Look at that last line.

"I think any rational player expects congestion during an expansion launch "

[PredatoryCatgirl]

I have my suspicions that OP is a masochist and is enjoying this in a way I'd rather not think about.

[van_arn]

I look forward to experiencing the 2.0 launch again

[Iscah]

[B]what are you doing! Yoshi is relaxing. I can't believe he's relaxing. At a time like this!! He's just sitting there!

If you look closer you may find he is either rigid with nerves or has fallen asleep with his eyes open.

[Jin-]

My work day starts when the servers open. So that's one less poor soul blocking your way to the server

[Vahlnir]

Your reading comprehension needs some work. Look at that last line.

"I think any rational player expects congestion during an expansion launch "

Honestly, I don't think they (SE) needed to write an essay at all and post in on the Lodestone, because everything they mentioned is just common sense for an expansion launch. But...I guess I have to give them an A+ for transparency. Still, I don't think we needed a thread about this for the same exact reason.

[Dyvid]

As long as there isn't a repeat of Raubahn from Stormblood.....

[TitusAldin]

Your reading comprehension needs some work. Look at that last line.

"I think any rational player expects congestion during an expansion launch "

I don't think it's so much as a reading comprehension issue but more of a confusion on why it needed to be said in the first place when the Dev post covers your ending statement in a much clearer and professional way.

[MStowastiqVahlshdeh]

Not sure this game has ever been more hyped and popular than it is now. I'm guessing without checking hard numbers, that it might be the biggest most anticipated launch as far as how big the audience is and their expectations, at least since 1.0 if not prior.

It makes sense that they would put up an announcement because people may not know and there is a huge amount of pressure on them to do it right, everyone is watching.

They had to actually pause sales of the digital copy of the EW due to the traffic and demand's effect on the web site.

If you don't want to deal with launch issues, its always possible to play later after the hype died down a bit.

All games have launch hype issues, the more popular and anticipated the launch is, the more possibilities there are for launch issues.

I go in knowing that it is Early Access launch day and therefore there will be problems. If at any point, I could not handle the long logins, lag, massive crowds at starting npcs and potential bugs, I would wait until after the launch day and give them time to patch bugs.