When planning the crossover between Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix leadership took active steps to protect the MMO's regular update timeline.
According to developer comments, management made sure that coordinating the crossover content did not negatively impact the established patch schedule for Final Fantasy XIV. The priority was keeping the MMO's ongoing development cycle on track without forcing delays or rushed deadlines onto the team handling the MMORPG.
For players, this means the collaboration event was integrated without displacing planned updates or patches for the online game. No downloads, save changes, or special actions are required from players beyond participating in the crossover content as it officially rolls out within the game.