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    Switch 2 and the potential of a port

    TLDR: It's completely possible now as the Switch 2 has the power and the game works on less, but I'm curious if anyone is interested.


    I play on an old LCD Steamdeck with zero issue on Laptop High settings, and my Switch 2 is technically more powerful. I started on a PS3 and have bounced around every possible way to log into FFXIV except on a Mac, so I saw the difference when HW swapped to SB and the quality in presentation had a nice little jump from no being saddled by the PS3 hardwa

    My stance is more access for more players is only a good thing, most of the FF series is available on Switch, and the Switch doesn't have a huge scale MMO in all regions.

    But, IS it worth it? Is it a bad time to push that for 8.0? I'd play it, but I've played FFXIV everywhere so I don't know if I can gauge it.
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    No. We don't need "Switch limitations" as another excuse for not developing content.

    I'm aware that it would suck for console players, but the game would be infinitely better if it was PC exclusive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigCheez View Post
    No. We don't need "Switch limitations" as another excuse for not developing content.

    I'm aware that it would suck for console players, but the game would be infinitely better if it was PC exclusive.
    I'm not entirely sure that's an issue since the Switch 2 is pretty equal to the Series S.
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    I think a Switch 2 port would be great. BUT: At first the game itself has to become better again. At the moment it's so boring and down the hill that I am not sure if another port would make sense.

    So I would say yes. But I also say no. Because the game is in a very bad state for years now, imo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigCheez View Post
    No. We don't need "Switch limitations" as another excuse for not developing content.

    I'm aware that it would suck for console players, but the game would be infinitely better if it was PC exclusive.
    I am afraid you see it the wrong way. Final Fantasy was always more of a 'console first'. And I think also FF14 was made for console in mind, in the first place. It's just that they 'also' made a pc version because of money. If one system version had to die, it would be PC, not the console versions.

    Of course PC gives much more freedom. I also play FF14 on PC. But PC is not the major platform this game is made for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heavenchild View Post
    I think a Switch 2 port would be great. BUT: At first the game itself has to become better again. At the moment it's so boring and down the hill that I am not sure if another port would make sense.

    So I would say yes. But I also say no. Because the game is in a very bad state for years now, imo.
    I agree with this. It would only slow down the quality and timely development of the game overall. In my opinion, it doesn’t need compromises or limitations caused by aligning with consoles that are below the PS5 or Xbox in performance but, I wouldn't be closed to the idea if this game was in way better shape.
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    Ah yes. Have them go through hoops to design and test the game on yet another console. Next patch cycle. 8 months. Please look forward to it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heavenchild View Post
    I am afraid you see it the wrong way. Final Fantasy was always more of a 'console first'. And I think also FF14 was made for console in mind, in the first place. It's just that they 'also' made a pc version because of money. If one system version had to die, it would be PC, not the console versions.

    Of course PC gives much more freedom. I also play FF14 on PC. But PC is not the major platform this game is made for.

    All I saw with this post: I think, I think and your wrong - Main Character much? - PC is superior - Game takes up resources every time a port is developed for consoles, resources that should be used to fix the game...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bladesinger View Post
    All I saw with this post: I think, I think and your wrong - Main Character much? - PC is superior - Game takes up resources every time a port is developed for consoles, resources that should be used to fix the game...
    14 was made console first in mind and still is but ps5 power and PC is second l. the switch power is Xbox one and PS4 power you know the thing they will stop supporting in 8.0 but like you said they should fix the game before porting it again and that cannot be denied
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    Just for the ability to hit random S ranks, gather, craft and grind accursed hoards, I would buy a switch 2
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