When "FFXIV" initially released in 2010, it was heavily criticized for its lack of content, numerous bugs and server failures. Yoshida, an avid MMORPG fan himself, was brought on to lead a team that would essentially rebuild the game entirely. The result was "FFXIV: A Realm Reborn" in 2013, a much more streamlined experience that fixed bugs and provided rich content that not only spoke to newcomers but longtime fans desperately seeking signs of the franchise they once knew.

Final Fantasy XIV might not be free-to-play, but it just got a whole lot closer. Square Enix has officially removed the 14-day access restriction on free trial accounts. That means you can start a new trial character and play as much FFXIV as you want until you hit level 35. Once that happens you need to either subscribe or start another character. SEE ALSO: Latest'Final Fantasy XV' update straight trolls Trump This marks a major change for one of the last top-tier subscription-based MMORPGs not called World of Warcraft.