Ffxiv monthly sub isn't stretching & response to PCGAMER article

[Arzalis]

YoshiP can say the whole "just unsubscribe!" thing all he wants, but if people actually did it, he'd be panicking and begging for us all back. It's an empty platitude at this point and a copout to avoid criticism.

SquareEnix as a whole would actually go bankrupt if people only subscribed 2-3 months a year. Especially seeing as this game is increasingly the only thing keeping the company afloat.

Basically, you have people who want something worthwhile to do in the game, but the devs are either unable or unwilling to make content that will actually keep those folks around. The fact we might not even really get anything substantial until March or July is insane.

The article is a good one because it does point out what I think is the core of the issue here: CBU3 seems completely unable to adapt to any feedback in a timely manner. They just completely abandon stuff for years and maybe, possibly look into it at that point. It's genuinely hurting the game and needs to change.