[Discussion] Do data centers need to be merged/allow cross play?

[Driavna]

The idea behind of splitting DCs for NA and EU was to improve stability and queues during prime periods, like expansion releases, and to accommodate the growing player base. Anyway, Yoshida has already stated that he wants a mega server of shorts so what you are asking will be a reality at some point in the future.

Still, DF is hardly used in NA/EU for Extreme/Savage content so even after a "merge" those queue times are going to be there. In particular during a period like this with low player activity.