In regards to the OP. I think once the specs of the new PS5 and possibly the XBox Scarlett are properly known/or the dev kits for them are out, it will allow them to phase out the PS4, which like with the PS3 before it, was the big reason for there being limitations on what they could do, while not having the game perform poorly on it. I originally started playing during early access for Stormblood with a PS4. I then moved up to the PS4-Pro and due to me finding my current FC, wanted to be able to use Discord and play the game easily, which has meant I have moved over to a PC, which I have built (on a pretty tight budget) with Shadowbringers in mind. I have even stuck with using the Dualshock 4 controller (due to lower spinal damager, I am unable to sit at a desk for very long, before I am onset with a lot of pain), which is the first time I have ever gone for a controller over a keyboard and mouse combo. Thanks to the "Cross-Bar" system, I don't think I am missing out with this option.

Looking at the hardware specs of the next generation of consoles, it seems that they are going to be able to really able to match mid tier gaming PC's for the first time. It would make sense that it would be when the next expansion comes out in 2 years, that they could fairly phase out support for the PS4/PS4-Pro. Even in the games current state, I think it is actually a really stunning game and the two times I moved over to Pro and then PC, I have been impressed at just how much better the game looks and most importantly performs. Being able to play with really high graphics settings in 4k-60hzs and not have problems with FPS while doing the new Eden content, has for the first time, make me want to do these "raids".When I am flying with my Griffen, it never fails to stun me how great the wings look of the feathers moving on the trailing edge of the wings.

While being far from perfect, I think the balance or quality vs frame rate has been managed extremely well. When they are eventually able to make improvements to the textures and lighting, I think FF14 will blow any other Fantasy based MMO out out of the water. I already think the game currently has the best soundtrack out of any current MMO on the market today.