Why is FFXIV so unpopular?

[Kikosho]

You can have faith in 2.0 and not play 1.0 though. Having faith doesn't require you to continue playing the current version since it's being scrapped.

Not gonna argue one way or another, just pointing out that just because the game is being remade doesn't mean you're forced to keep playing it in it's present form.

True, but like Lirion mentioned, not everything is scraped. Your character progress remains which is one of the most important parts to a MMO. It doesn't force people to play but it sure becomes a big ass irresistible carrot.

Besides, SE sprinkled little things throughout the patches to entice players to play, even if they might not enjoy the game too much. Limited time only content and legacy status.