Quote Originally Posted by Ichi View Post
This makes me wonder if we really are getting all the information from that famitsu article. However, if we didn't say anything about it they very well may implement a system like this and effect a future in xiv free of open-world content, so excuse me if I must complain bear in mind i put up with all the crap talk about other features up to now and i've only complained about two things including this.
They're not getting rid of open world content.

And don’t forget about public dungeons, because we sure haven’t!
  • Notorious Monsters
    We will continue to introduce new NMs on a regular basis, although numbers may be modest for patches boasting large-scale features such as dungeons. Players can look forward to engaging in more epic struggles and acquiring spectacular spoils.
These quotes came from Matsui and Yoshida.