Square Enix Addresses Final Fantasy 14 Switch 2 Loading Issues

Square Enix has issued a statement regarding the long loading times in the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14.

FF14 was released on Nintendo’s latest hardware on August 4. Shortly after the release, Square Enix revealed that they are aware of long loading times and are working on an update to be released ASAP to address this issue and several others.

Final Fantasy 14 Switch 2 Patch in the Works After Launch

The statement came directly from the game’s website and detailed several scenarios where the long loading screens occur. You can read the full statement below:

We have confirmed that in the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version, the loading time may take longer than usual when the screen fades to black in instanced duties.

Our investigation has confirmed that, when a player enters an instanced duty while surrounded by many characters, loading data will take longer than usual, which lasts until the player leaves the instance. The delay is especially noticeable in the following situations:

・When the screen fades to black during a battle phase transition or when teleporting to a different map in an instanced duty
・When the screen fades to black upon reviving after being K.O.’d in an instanced duty
・When the screen fades to black upon using Return or a shortcut in an instanced duty

We have identified certain cases in which the data reloading and cache clearing processes required for safe rendering are taking an extended amount of time. As such, these processes have been optimized to ensure faster data loading even under similar conditions, and the updated version is currently in testing.

We are working to release an update as soon as possible to address this and several other issues. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding in the meantime.

The game is also working on a crossover with the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. Learn more details about that upcoming release here.

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