Square Enix is addressing congestion issues in another Final Fantasy MMORPG. This time, the focus is on making it easier for FFXI players to engage on the Bahamut World while encouraging a more even distribution of traffic across servers.
Producer and Director Yoji Fujito announced that starting October 9, 2025, three new measures will be implemented to help manage population density and server demand more effectively.
### Key Measures to Reduce Congestion on Bahamut World
Fujito explained that two of the main restrictions will limit access to the Bahamut World to prevent further crowding. Specifically:
– Players who do not already have characters on Bahamut will be unable to create new characters on that server.
– The Character World Transfer Service will no longer allow existing characters to move to Bahamut.
To further encourage players to start or continue their adventures on other servers, Square Enix is also suspending the Vanadiel Adventurer Recruitment Program promotion on Bahamut. This promotion previously rewarded players with items such as Copper AMAN Vouchers, Guild Beret, and Sprout Beret for inviting friends using Gold World Passes.
### Background and Additional Context
This marks the second FFXI World to be affected by congestion control measures, following Asura. Asura, the newest server introduced in 2025, experienced a player population surge that negatively impacted gameplay back in July 2025. Square Enix implemented similar restrictions there, which remain in place due to ongoing issues.
Currently, Final Fantasy XI offers 23 Worlds (servers) where players can create or transfer characters. While Asura is the newest, Bahamut is among the oldest active Worlds. The congestion mitigation steps on Bahamut aim to maintain a smoother gameplay experience and balance server populations.
### Availability
Final Fantasy XI is available on PC platforms, and these new restrictions for the Bahamut World will take effect on October 9, 2025.
Players are encouraged to consider these changes when planning their journeys across the realms of Vanadiel. Square Enix continues to monitor server populations to ensure the best experience for all adventurers.
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