Summary
Square Enix has announced its plans to combat player congestion inFinal Fantasy 14when its new expansionDawntrailreleases on July 30, 2025, including disconnecting players who are idle. The hype for the newestFinal Fantasy 14expansion is ramping up ahead of its first expansion in over two and a half years, and players who were around for the release ofEndwalkerremember - and dread - how chaotic a new major release can be.
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrailmarks a major milestone in the nearly 11-year-old MMO as it’s the first major chapter in the story that doesn’t involvethe gods Hydaelyn and Zodiark, who figured prominently in the plot since the ill-fated original iteration of the MMORPG.Dawntrailwill be set on the new continent of Tural, and the story promises to introduce many new elements to the game, such as the new Viper and Pictomancer job classes and an increased level cap of 100.
In an official update released on June 18, theFinal Fantasy 14team outlined the specific measures it will take to ensure that players get to enjoy the smoothest possible online experience atDawntrail’s release. In addition tonew Probationary Worlds inFinal Fantasy 14, the biggest move the team will make is to automatically disconnect players who have been idling for more than 30 minutes, something they also did during the launch of the last expansionEndwalker— normally, the game allows people to go AFK for much longer.
Measures The Final Fantasy 14 Team Will Take To Minimize Server Congestion
Along with kicking off AFK players, those who are playing on a free trial subscription will be moved down the priority list in login queues in favor of payingFinal Fantasy 14players. Players who like travelingacross differentFinal Fantasy 14Data Centersand Worlds will see their access to some of them restricted during this peak season, and players are also encouraged to play in Worlds that have smaller populations.
Meanwhile, players who arejumping intoFinal Fantasy 14for the first timewill need to properly plan their start. Character creation will be disabled in over-congested Worlds during peak hours; new players can switch to a lesser-populated server, but those who choose to stay with a specific one will have to wait until the player count goes down.
Fans who want to playDawntrailat launch will likely still have to endure a bit of congestion, and longtime players know exactly what to expect. While it’s bearable, those who can wait until the frenzy dies down should probably do so for a smoother experience.
Final Fantasy 14 (2010)
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