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Square Enix has confirmed that it will be shutting down the Shadow data center in Final Fantasy 14 on August 27, 2024. This decision follows a period of server maintenance, during which the four servers—Tycoon, Titania, Innocence, and Pixie—will be taken offline permanently. The Purpose of the Shadow Data Center The Shadow data center was introduced as a temporary solution to address the congestion issues in the Chaos and Light data centers in Europe. Following the launch of the Endwalker expansion, long queue times and server capacity issues plagued the game, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. To alleviate these problems, Square Enix created the Shadow data center as a "probationary" set of servers. These servers were classified as overflow servers, meaning players could only access them via Data Center Travel. Importantly, new characters could not be created, nor could housing be purchased on these servers. The idea was to provide temporary relief during the busiest periods, particularly around the launch of the Dawntrail expansion. Shutdown Details Now that the launch of Dawntrail has passed and the Shadow data center has fulfilled its purpose, Square Enix has decided to shut it down. The servers—Titania, Innocence, Tycoon, and Pixie—will no longer be available for play after August 27, 2024. Starting on August 15 at 11:00 PM Eastern, players will no longer be able to use Data Center Travel to access the Shadow servers. Square Enix has advised players to return their characters to their home worlds before the shutdown to avoid any disruptions. For those who might miss the deadline, Square Enix has reassured players that any characters left behind on the Shadow servers will be automatically transferred back to their home worlds within the Chaos or Light data centers. Final Thoughts The Shadow data center was a temporary but effective solution to the congestion issues faced by Final Fantasy 14 players in Europe. With its shutdown, the game will return to its previous state of 16 servers split evenly between the Chaos and Light data centers. While the removal of these servers may cause some inconvenience, it marks the end of a necessary measure during a particularly busy time for the game. As Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail continues to roll out new content, players can look forward to more exciting updates in the future. Also Read:

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