This will mark the first time Yoshida has ever delayed an annouced release date, although he did 'once shift a release from Spring to early Summer.' He also understands that many people made arrangements to take off work for the first day of Endwalker, and he humbly asks that everyone 'forgive for the decision made. 'Unfortunately, the consequence of this was that we ended up in a situation where we cut into the time required for final quality assurance checks due to this time spent on additional improvements.'Īs the launch day grew near, Yoshida realized that 'there was a bigger risk of us reaching the release date without ensuring “stability” as one form of quality.' It was this reason, and more, that led to the decision of a delay.

'As a result, we remained firmly resolved to adjust down to the smallest nuances and ensure our writing covers even the finest points of the vast and intricate story that has spanned these past 11 years since the original FFXIV to ensure that everyone can fully enjoy their adventure in Endwalker.

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