<ul><li>Square Enix almost shifted Final Fantasy XI into Maintenance Mode in 2024 due to declining fan reception.</li><li>Fans from all over the world expressed their desire for the game to continue, leading Square Enix to keep the game running and replace older servers with newer ones.</li><li>Discussions with Akihiko Matsui led to the decision to monitor the game's performance post-The Voracious Resurgence before deciding to continue it.</li><li>Final Fantasy XI, released in 2002 for PS2 and Windows PC, continues to receive updates and new content, showing ongoing popularity.</li></ul>

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