Automatic log out removed from Final Fantasy 14 in latest patch Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Automatic log out removed from Final Fantasy 14 in latest patch Suggests congestion is easing. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 24 May 2022 1 comment The latest patch for Final Fantasy 14 has removed the automatic log out function when players are inactive for 30 minutes. The function was included last year to ease congestion in the ever-popular MMORPG, as players complained about long queue times due to overloaded servers. However, its removal in this latest patch suggests that congestion is finally easing. Watch on YouTube Despite advanced warnings, congestion hit a peak following the release of Endwalker in December last year, with producer Naoki Yoshida apologising to players for the long queue times. In an extreme move, the game was pulled from sale to stop new players joining. Then at the start of the year, Yoshida detailed new servers planned to ease congestion, including the new Oceania data centre. While the game remains popular - and the most profitable game in the franchise - it appears that congestion is less of a problem than it was last year. Patch 6.11a brings a number of other tweaks, including multiple balance changes to PvP and other resolved issues. Full patch notes in The Lodestone. And, if you're lucky enough to own one, you can now play Final Fantasy 14 on a Steam Deck. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store