Final Fantasy 11 Nearly Shut Down But Was Saved By Fans

Final Fantasy 11 Nearly Shut Down But Was Saved By Fans

From Game Rant (Written by José V. Rossi) on | OpenCritic

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The current director of Final Fantasy 11 has recently revealed that Square Enix had considered shutting down the game for good, but the studio ultimately didn’t take that route because the game continued to receive strong support from fans. Final Fantasy 11 recently celebrated its 23rd anniversary, and instead of fading, its popularity continues—with fans still logging into the game—prompting Square Enix not only to keep the servers live but to roll out new updates as well.

Final Fantasy 11 is an MMORPG released back in 2002, marking the first online entry in the massively popular Final Fantasy series. Much like many other games in the genre at the time, players must create a character from five distinct races and embark on adventures across a large open world, with varied landscapes and environments. Players take on different quests while exploring the FF11 narrative and delving into the lore of the realm. The game features a job system with different roles, a "Trust" system to summon NPC allies for assistance, and engaging combat that involves strategic coordination. Over the years, FF11 has received several major updates that expanded its content, bringing new experiences for fans. However, Square Enix also considered...