Good morning and thank you for posting on the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.

Yes, this does look a lot like the issue that PS4 players had last year. Unfortunately, there isn't a way around it at this point. You will need to download the game again.

How exactly did you shut off the game last time? Was there any change to your PS4 between the last time you played and this time?

We hope we can be of assistance in helping you enjoy the exciting world of Final Fantasy XIV!