

One should note that instances of “a day” are always counted within the time zone of where the Square Enix account was originally created, and can never be updated. This can include leveling up during Final Fantasy XIV’s free trial, while using the free 30-days included with all new copies of the game, or by utilizing seasonal free login campaigns offered by Square Enix. The most notable factor is that players can get to level 30 first, and then be rewarded with an instant stored 15 free days before even fully committing to the full game.

Each server will have particular monikers reflecting current the player base numbers: Congested worlds have a high population, Standard a medium level, Preferred a low population, and New are fresh servers that have just come online. Receiving a Complementary Subscription in Final Fantasy XIVīefore jumping straight into Final Fantasy XIV, players will need to pick a world server to play on.

One should expect it to be harder to achieve after a major expansion and patch releases, or readily available during month-long content droughts. Depending on other player actions and interests, the Balancing Incentives may either be temporally closed or highly in demand. One should note that this process does make use of Final Fantasy XIV’s live service aspect. Related: What FFXIV's New Servers Could Mean For Its Crowded Housing Market With the release of the expanded free trial, increases to experience gains, and many rushing through content required for Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker, players can now meet incentive thresholds much faster. But there has been a massive migration to the game, with most flocking to already cramped Final Fantasy XIV world servers.

The Balancing Incentives program was originally meant to let players break even when helping populate less established servers. Players can even be gifted a one-time 15-day subscription worth $7.50 USD before even purchasing Final Fantasy XIV. To regulate connections and speeds, Square Enix has permanently instated World Population Balancing Incentives with various account rewards. Players that help relieve the server strain on Final Fantasy XIV will be handsomely rewarded with free game time and possibly extra gil.
