https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-xiv-had-over-18-million-players-so-far-patch-5-2-unveiled/

Final Fantasy XIV registered over 18 million players globally, Square Enix announced. The latest producer letter from Naoki Yoshida also served to share the first details for the game's upcoming Patch 5.2.

● New Main Scenario Quests – The much-lauded narrative of Shadowbringers continues, as the Warrior of Darkness and the Scions of the Seventh Dawn continue uncovering the mysteries of The First.