Ex FFXI player joining for Xbox beta

Hi all

I’ve just got back into FFXIV after some minor dabbling on PS4 quite a few years ago. My first experience was back on FFXI where getting into exp parties was required beyond the early levels (this was pre 2009).

I’ve been enjoying it so far but was interested whether the levelling experience is all about solo these days or whether getting an exp party is even a thing now?