I wonder if Square Enix will ever make another FF MMO or if they'll just keep FF14 going for another decade. I don't play it, but idk it can be nice to just have a fresh start with a new world and everything. Most MMOs don't really do that though I guess, huh? They're all about expansions, not sequels. It's just that FF14 is entering its 12th year soon (from A Realm Reborn) and FFXI was 14 when its console servers finally shut down. Even the numbers line up, funny enough (though that's not the full story since 13 is 3 games).

The only other MMO I can think of off the top of my head that has several completely unique entries is PSO. I think MapleStory 2 existed as well but it got shafted. I would say that Runescape is an example of this as well, with RS2 and RS3, but not in quite the same grand manner that FF and PSO are.

@beardalaxy@gameliberty.club They updated the graphics for FF14 recently, so I think they plan to keep it around. My bestie has been playing it non-stop since launch and player retention is always high. I just wish I could get into it so I can stop torturing myself with shitty and predatory F2P MMORPGs from Korea or China.
The art direction is always on point with those regions but everything else is absolute dogshit. Well, as I type this, I'm either resubbing to FF14 and hoping it sticks this time or quitting MMORPGs in general for a long time.

It would be great if Square makes another MMORPG period, even if it's not FF. Out of all the "not dead" MMOs, I always find 14's players to be the most happy and satisfied, so clearly Square and Yoshi P. are doing something right that the others aren't. I might not agree with Square's overall handling of the FF franchise in general but 14 will always be a gem for the time being.