The popular rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, based on the Final Fantasy franchise, has encountered a major glitch that prevents players from connecting to the game’s servers on February 29, 2024. The glitch is caused by the game’s inability to handle the leap day, which occurs once every four years. Players have found a workaround by changing the date on their consoles, but the issue has raised questions about the game’s quality and testing.
What is Theatrhythm Final Bar Line?
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a rhythm game that features music and characters from the Final Fantasy series. The game was released in 2023 for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, and has received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. The game allows players to create their own party of Final Fantasy heroes and villains, and play along with various songs from the series. The game also has online features, such as daily missions, leaderboards, and birthday bonuses.
How does the leap day glitch affect the game?
The leap day glitch occurs when the game tries to connect to the Square Enix servers to check for any birthday bonuses or anniversary events. The game does this every time it is launched, and rewards players with a Silver Growth Egg, which increases the experience points earned in the game. However, on February 29, 2024, the game fails to find any data for the leap day, and gets stuck on a connecting screen. This prevents players from accessing the game’s online features, and also causes the game to crash or freeze.
How can players fix the leap day glitch?
Some players have discovered a temporary solution to the leap day glitch by changing the date on their consoles. By setting the date to either February 28 or March 1, 2024, the game can bypass the leap day check and connect to the servers normally. This allows players to resume playing the game without any issues. However, this workaround also means that players will miss out on any birthday bonuses or anniversary events that may occur on February 29.
What is Square Enix’s response to the leap day glitch?
Square Enix, the developer and publisher of Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, has not yet issued an official statement or apology for the leap day glitch. The game’s official website and social media accounts have not acknowledged the issue or provided any updates. Some fans have expressed their frustration and disappointment with Square Enix’s lack of communication and quality control. Others have joked that the leap day glitch is a marketing strategy to promote the recently released Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which is also developed by Square Enix.
