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\nThe latest patch for Final Fantasy 14 has removed the automatic log out function when players are inactive for 30 minutes.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe function was included last year<\/a> to ease congestion in the ever-popular MMORPG, as players complained about long queue times due to overloaded servers. <\/p>\n

\nHowever, its removal in this latest patch suggests that congestion is finally easing.\n<\/p>\n

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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. 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