With increased social distancing and gaming recommended by WHO as safety measure to curb the spread of COVID-19, more players will be looking towards online titles to keep busy and safe - but not necessarily ones that require monthly subscriptions, since many people's income has been affected as well. This new measure from Square Enix will be major relief for the millions of players directly affected economically by the growing pandemic. With some players possibly at a loss of income, Square Enix recognizes that some players may not be able to pay their monthly subscription fees and thus risk losing their in-game homes. Among the many rules of FFXIV, one of them requires that players must be active in the game once a week in order to retain their spot and property. Players of the MMORPG play on a monthly subscription of $12.99 USD. The announcement by Square Enix was made in light of the economic implications of the COVID-19 virus and its possible impact on players of FFXIVвЂ™s ability to pay the game subscription fees. Related: FFXIV Beginner's Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Explanations It has since acquired numerous awards and nominations as well as a growing player base. This saw the game being rebranded as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, much to the approval of players and previous critics. Not without its share of hiccups along the way such as low ratings and poor critical reviews, Square Enix took the plunge and opted for a re-do of the entire game. Final Fantasy XIV,В which initially launched in 2010, has become a popular MMORPG title by studio Square Enix. In the growing impact of the Coronavirus across the globe, there may be some relief for players of Final Fantasy XIV, as demolition of playersвЂ™ in-game housesВ has been halted.

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