Considering some of the recent discussions here regarding the design of FFXIV, I thought that some might appreciate viewing Live Letter 68 where the 10 year roadmap for the game was discussed. It took place February 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2TWmsce_eg

The roadmap comments start at about 26:50 (before that was the normal introductions and a few comments about the game's development before Endwalker).

Some will find the comments starting at about 29:30 important as it discusses what type of game they intend for FFXIV to become. It's a decision they've made based on feedback from long time Final Fantasy franchise fans.