Regarding Congestion During Endwalker’s Launch

[Deceptus]

https://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...6c0a73094b6b84


We would like to share some information regarding the congestion that may occur during the Early Access period and release of Endwalker.

Since the launch of a new expansion is when a large number of players will be playing for extended periods of time, we are expecting far more simultaneous logins compared to usual. Furthermore, following a dramatic increase in the player base in all regions since this summer, we are currently experiencing record numbers of active users, and therefore are expecting a number of logins that is yet to be seen since the launch of FFXIV.

In preparation for these predictions, we optimised our servers ahead of the expansion’s launch in order to increase login caps. On the other hand, due to the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors we have previously mentioned, we were unable to add new Worlds before the release of Endwalker. The addition of new Worlds will still be considered as we procure the necessary server machines.

As such, there is a high likelihood of congestion that will result in Worlds reaching maximum login capacity and lengthy wait times when logging in. We would like to apologise for making this sort of announcement at a time when many of you are looking forward to the expansion, as well as for inconveniences that may be caused by congestion.

Although we were unable to add new Worlds, we have implemented every other measure that was possible, such as replacing the matching servers with higher-performance machines, optimising processes, increasing processing speeds, and raising the number of simultaneous logins. We will further enhance our monitoring of the situation to allow for as many players as possible to log in. We ask for your understanding and cooperation regarding this matter.

We also recommend reading through the following information regarding situations that may arise during Early Access and the launch of Endwalker.

It REALLY sucks they knew about this for a while and are announcing this 3 freaking days before early access.

I think any rational player expects congestion during an expansion launch but this post reads very fatalistically. Basically: Set your expectations as low as possible.

[Setesh45]

OMG! I must be a seer or something, I knew it months in advance! lol
Whoever was thinking everything would be butter smooth with the huge influx of new players was HIGH on Copium.

[Xerkrosis]

OMG! I must be a seer or something, I knew it months in advance! lol
Whoever was thinking everything would be butter smooth with the huge influx of new players was HIGH on Copium.

Well the servers are probably going to run fine, but only because a large amount of players won't be let in. Okay except the login-server, that one might crash.

[DynnDiablos]

It sounds very doom and gloom, but it won't be as horrible as you expect. There will always be hitches though. Also, it is important to remember not everyone will be making a mad dash at 4AM on the first day of Early Access. Not everyone can take off work. Also, queues are prioritized with full paying players with Trial Members to the back of the line.

[Thatusernameistaken]

Also, it is important to remember not everyone will be making a mad dash at 4AM on the first day of Early Access.

*Looks at approved time-off request*
*Looks at alarm set for 4am Friday morning*

[MagiusNecros]

It sounds very doom and gloom, but it won't be as horrible as you expect. There will always be hitches though. Also, it is important to remember not everyone will be making a mad dash at 4AM on the first day of Early Access. Not everyone can take off work. Also, queues are prioritized with full paying players with Trial Members to the back of the line.

With a 23 million concurrent playerbase I think you will find reality disappointing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX9CxvjVySA

I expect a lot of 90002 errors.

[Nothv13]

With a 23 million concurrent playerbase I think you will find reality disappointing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX9CxvjVySA

I expect a lot of 90002 errors.

That is 23 million registered accounts, not active players. Active as in monthly users is around 1-2 million.

[Sotaris]

It sounds very doom and gloom, but it won't be as horrible as you expect. There will always be hitches though. Also, it is important to remember not everyone will be making a mad dash at 4AM on the first day of Early Access. Not everyone can take off work. Also, queues are prioritized with full paying players with Trial Members to the back of the line.

Thankfully we don't all live in NA then, game goes live at 10AM for me so I will just chill.

That is 23 million registered accounts, not active players. Active as in monthly users is around 1-2 million.

3-4M I would imagine with the recent influx.

[Warlyx]

No surprise , it will take long time to log in , 1017 back to square 1 and whatnot...

time to meld some patience stats.

[Izanagi_Fiaresu]

Just play something else while in Queue. I might play some Dead by Daylight or something while I wait.