In short, when users are located closer to the data centers, transfer rates increase, resulting in a smoother, more enjoyable gaming experience.įor example, both Version 1.0 and FFXIV: ARR feature an encounter with the primal Ifrit. With data not always taking the same route, delays become longer not only as data is sent to our servers, but also when data is sent back to users. As a result, there are many instances where data is not transferred through the shortest route possible.Īs data passes from network to network, there are also instances of partially missing data and transfer delays, resulting in packet loss. The internet is comprised of millions of integrated networks, and as the distance from our servers increases, so does the number of networks data must transfer through. Despite this, the game's servers were maintained only within Japan.Ĭonsidering Japan's location with regard to the countries we service, data has to travel an incredibly long distance. However, this has brought up many questions and misunderstandings, and so I'd like to try and address a few topics.įirst, I'd like to explain why we've decided to establish a second data center.Īvailable in Japanese, English, French, and German, FFXIV is providing a service to users around the world.

We recently announced that, upon the start of official service for FFXIV: ARR, a new regional data center will be established for North American and European players, ensuring an enjoyable gaming experience for players in all regions.īecause of this change, we've divided the original 10 worlds from Version 1.0 between our data centers.

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