As some Worlds' populations may not be high enough to ensure a fun playing experience for all, we have made the decision to consolidate the populations of multiple servers in what is called a World Merge. We analyzed the number of simultaneous connections to each World, and decided that it would be best to merge some of these Worlds to allow players to enjoy all the content the game has to offer. The following Source Worlds will take on the names of the Destination Worlds:

Source World → Destination World
Fairy → Sylph
Kujata → Valefor
Remora → Leviathan
Midgardsormr → Quetzarcoatl
Hades → Cerberus
Seraph → Bismarck
Garuda → Lakshmi
Pandemonium → Asura

Here are some answers to questions you may have regarding the process:

■ When did these World Merges occur?
Three World Merges have occurred in the past. The following Worlds were removed:
 - January 14, 2003: Ixion, Typhon, Kirin
 - March 22, 2010: Pandemonium, Garuda, Kujata, Seraph, Midgardsormr, Fairy, Remora, Hades
 - May 9, 2011: Titan, Ramuh, Alexander, Ifrit, Diabolos, Caitsith, Unicorn, Gilgamesh
 
■ What happens if someone else has the same name as me on the new World?
The player character on the Destination World is given priority. If a character being moved to that World has the same name as an existing character, they will need to change it. If this change is necessary, the character name at the character selection screen before login will be displayed in yellow. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the change. Please be aware that, unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee any character name will be kept.

■ Is there any effect on character data, such as levels or items, due to the World Merge?
There is no effect on character data. However, the following items may be destroyed during the merge, so please ensure they are on the character beforehand:
 - Items in the delivery screen on the delivery NPC, or items/Gil in transit
 - Items in the Mog House Post
 - Items or Gil deposited in the Auction House
 - Opened linkshells, pearlsacks or linkpearls

Please note that we can not reimburse any items lost in the merge which fit the above criteria. We apologize for the inconvenience.

■ I would like to play on a newly merged World with a good population. Can I use the World Transfer Service to transfer there?
Yes. However, should a World become too over/underpopulated due to migrations, we will offer transfers to balance populations, or in severe cases, split/merge these Worlds. Should a character move to an overpopulated server, they may need to re-migrate. Please note we are unable to stop this or offer a refund.

■ What will happen to Besiege records after the World Merge?
The records on the Destination World will be used.

■ What happens to character name addresses after a merge?
If a character name changes as a result of the merge, any character name address will also become invalid. A new address with the new name and World will be generated automatically, so please change your settings accordingly. Please note that even though the character name address is void, the Content ID(s) will still be active. If you use a recurring payment option, such as a credit card, you will continue to be billed for your subscription.

■ What happens to the inscriptions on wedding rings and other equipment if the character name is changed after the Worlds are merged?
In the event that the character name was changed after the World Merge, the previous inscriptions on items will still retain the old name. However, inscriptions on wedding rings can be updated. If you wish to change the inscription on the ring to the new character name, please place a GM call from within the game using the /helpdesk command. Please be aware, inscriptions on other items can not be changed.

■ Will there be more World Merges in the future?
This has not been decided yet.