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Square Enix details loading times issue with Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2
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Key Points:
- Square Enix has acknowledged longer-than-usual loading times in the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14, particularly when the screen goes dark during gameplay transitions.
- The issue primarily occurs when players enter content areas surrounded by many characters, causing extended data reloading and cache clearing times needed for safe rendering.
- Specific instances affected include battle phase transitions, teleportation within dungeons, revival after defeat, and use of Warp or Aethernet within dungeons.
- Square Enix is developing and testing an update to optimize these processes and improve loading speeds, aiming to release the fix as soon as possible.
- Players are advised to be patient while the company works on this and other issues, with Final Fantasy 14 currently available on the Nintendo eShop.
