Another MMO?

[Ath192]

Except there is no real market for new MMOs anymore, it's a different time now to what it was like 20 years ago when MMORPGs were the newest thing in gaming following the lead of the likes of Everquest and Runescape, and thus everyone wanted a piece of the action, especially when WoW then came along and revolutionised the genre. Back then, everyone wanted to 'kill' WoW and take it's place as top MMO dog. Although FFXIV ARR didn't kill WoW (WoW was more slain by it's own maker), FFXIV did give it a broken nose, a sprained arm, a bloodied lip and two black eyes, especially with Shadowbringers' critical success and acclaim.

So, really FFXIV has reached that 'sweet' spot MMOs have been aspiring to, so there is no reason for SE to waste precious time, money and manpower making a whole new game when FFXIV itself will continue to grow and flourish (as it is the next expansion will be featuring a graphic overhaul so it's clear SE aren't interested in making a new FF MMO to replace FFXIV).

What I find interesting about this self sabotaging behavior in players is that since we are in the forums, I can only assume we are all fans of the genre, but its like people don't want there to be newer and better MMOs coming out. Regardless of your feelings, SE will make a new MMO and most people will jump ship, just like they did with XI. Making XIV solo friendly via trusts is only a means to enable putting this game out on maintenance mode so people can play it in the future in case they want to revisit older FF titles. This game is following the trajectory XI did.

Not only will SE invest in a new MMO, XIV will start to wane and lose players instead of grow, the formula is stale, the jobs are homogenized, the updates aren't frequent and big enough. The main story has ended. SHB - EW was the peak.

This statement is basically endorsing complacency. It's fine guys... lets just keep it as is. Probably the worst business tactic to use out there, for ANY business.