Final Fantasy: FFXIV Dawntrail Soars with Record Concurrent Players

Final Fantasy XIV hits a new player record, but fans share mixed feelings on the game's latest content.

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Final Fantasy XIV’s success continues to reach new heights with a record number of concurrent players, marking a milestone since the game’s launch a decade ago. The community is abuzz with excitement and thoughts on the game’s current state.

Summary

  • Players laud FFXIV for server stability amidst high player counts.
  • Some express surprise at their enjoyment despite story resets.
  • The current expansion boasts minimal server queues and bustling player activity.

Player Reactions

Many players commend the game’s developers for maintaining stable servers even with a surge in concurrent players. Reddit user Mozzafella highlights the remarkable job done by the team.

Becker_the_pecker shares their surprise at having fun despite the story reset, emphasizing the positive impact of the news.

Gameplay Experience

Aurelia_ffxiv notes the decrease in server queue times compared to past expansions, attributing it to the game’s popularity among players. They mention the game being filled with active participants.

Lz314dg expresses mixed feelings about the new story content but praises the quality of casual content like dungeons and trials.

New Player Inquiries

Firemedic623 seeks advice on returning after a long hiatus, wondering about the ease of catching up after not playing for several years.

Smackythefrog asks about the amount of free story gameplay available, showing interest in diving into the game’s narrative.

Medabowski simply states their enjoyment, indicating a positive experience with the game.