Phase2 cannot release until server population is under control

[Vaindil-heartseeker]

@Bomm-dunemaul

removing layering wont’ increase queues. from everything i’ve heard layers just spread the population between layers. it was done to spread the initial populations out so we didn’t have over a thousand people in barrens at the same time.

I initially thought this too, but I don’t think it’s the case. Look at the wording in this thread:

@Kaivax

Raising realm caps would simply forestall the problem, letting more players in at launch but creating an unsustainable situation down the line, with severe queues when we turn off layering permanently before Phase 2 of our content unlock plan.

The fact that Kaivax specifically mentioned worse queues when layering turns off makes me think it will affect server population caps and thus queues.