Final Fantasy XIV has been online for over a decade, starting its new life with A Realm Reborn 12 years ago. Originally, the game was released on PC and PS3, but support for the latter was discontinued in 2017 with the arrival of the Stormblood expansion. Currently, the MMO is available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The End of the End
Recently, the game director, Naoki Yoshida, shared his concerns about the future support for the PS4 version, suggesting that players should consider switching platforms. In an interview, Yoshida mentioned that the regulations of the PS4 operating system and the limitations of Sony’s hardware are reaching their peaks, complicating the implementation of future updates. “We are reaching the data limit”, he explained. Although he has requested an increase in that limit for his game from Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company has also indicated that they are reaching their own limits.
Yoshida emphasized that there is an inevitable moment when support for older hardware must come to an end. However, he committed to providing a clear explanation to players regarding any decisions in this regard. Despite these limitations, he expressed his desire to continue supporting the game on current platforms for as long as possible.
On the other hand, the most recent expansion, Dawntrail, was released last year and marked the beginning of a new story for the title, generating high expectations among the community. Although there are still no details about the next expansion, players can review the reviews of Dawntrail to prepare for what is to come.