23 years after its release, Final Fantasy 11's biggest server is closed to new players due to popularity
Final Fantasy 11’s biggest server has been closed to new players by Square Enix, as it’s suffering from high congestion due to the game’s popularity.
Yes, that’s Final Fantasy 11, not the more recent Final Fantasy 14. It’s been 23 years since the company’s first Final Fantasy MMORPG, but player numbers have been “trending upward recently”.
That’s according to producer and director Yoji Fujito, who shared a statement explaining the steps taken to ensure stable operations on the Asura server.
“Thanks to you, Final Fantasy 11 recently welcomed its 23rd year of service and continues to be enjoyed by numerous players around the globe,” said Fujito. “In fact, thanks in part to players that are new to the game, as well as those that are returning home to Vana’diel after being away for a while, the overall player population has been trending upward recently.
