As we previously reported, Square Enix held a discussion about the future of Final Fantasy XI. We have now learned that they intend to shut down PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 servers in March of 2016. The PC version will continue to function, though its main story will end in an upcoming update due November.
Square Enix intends to create a new version of the game to mobile platforms, introducing changes that will benefit the new format, but retaining much of the original. A new free-to-play spinoff for mobile has also been announced, an online RPG titled Final Fantasy Grandmasters, taking place in the world of Vana’diel and borrows many abilities from FFXI.
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Source: Siliconera
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