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Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Key points

Originally released as FINAL FANTASY XIV on September 22, 2010. Cross-platform play with PlayStation 4 players.[1] Free content updates are released every 3–4 months, though most content may require the latest expansion to play.

General information

Availability [ edit ]

Free Trial [ edit ]

The Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial is available to new players as a free, yet limited version of FFXIV.

Free trial members are limited to 1 character per world (server), up to a maximum of 8 characters total. Characters can only carry up to 300,000 gil each, and are restricted from using the Market Board, retainers, and some social features. Coinciding with the release of Patch 5.3, characters created in the free trial are now capped at Lv. 60 (previously Lv. 35), and can play up to the end of the Heavensward expansion, including the race and jobs added as part of that expansion.

Benchmark [ edit ]

A standalone benchmark is available for Windows.

Monetization [ edit ]

Type Notes Subscription A subscription is required to play beyond the Free Trial limitations.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Grants access to the Heavensward expansion.

Now included with the Starter Edition. Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Grants access to the Stormblood expansion. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Grants access to the Shadowbringers and Stormblood expansions.

Microtransactions [ edit ]

Type Notes Boost Players can purchase books that instantly levels a class up to level 70. In order to access the latest content, players must complete all story content that has previously been released. Players can purchase a book that instantly completes these quests up to the starting point for the latest expansion. Cosmetic Players can purchase a number of items that are exclusive to microtransactions. This includes outfits, mounts, minions, emotes, chocobo bardings, orchestrion rolls, and premium variations of Eternal Bond ceremonies. In addition they can also purchase dyes and historical seasonal items. Dyes can be obtained infinitely or purchased from other players with in-game currency. Seasonal Items are obtained for free during the event associated with them and then can be purchased with microtransactions later on, usually after a year has passed. Infinite spend The MogStation is frequently updated with new content. The majority of microtransactions can be purchased repeatedly without any practical limit. Unlock Unlocks include redoing Character Creation (Fantasia), Server Transfer, Character Name Change, and access for up to 8 additional retainers. Players can receive a single Fantasia through in-game storyline progression.

Essential improvements [ edit ]

Skip intro videos [ edit ]

Game data [ edit ]

Configuration file(s) location [ edit ]

System Location Windows %USERPROFILE% \ Documents \My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\ \My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\ macOS (OS X) Steam Play (Linux) 39210 /pfx/ <Steam-folder> /steamapps/compatdata//pfx/ [Note 1]

Client and character settings can now be backed up to the servers as of Patch 4.45.[4]

System Native Notes Steam Cloud

Video [ edit ]

Input [ edit ]

Audio [ edit ]

Audio feature State Notes Separate volume controls Music, Sound Effects, Dialogue, System Sounds, Ambient Sounds, and Performance.

Volumes for the player, party members, and all other player characters can also be adjusted independently. Surround sound Up to 5.1 supported. Subtitles Featured in all cutscenes and dialogue events. Cannot be disabled. Closed captions Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes English French German Japanese Traditional Chinese Only available as part of the Chinese version, which operates separately from the normal game. Simplified Chinese Only available as part of the Chinese version, which operates separately from the normal game. Korean Only available as part of the Korean version, which operates separately from the normal game.

VR support [ edit ]

Network [ edit ]

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes LAN play Online play Requires an internet connection at all times while playing.

Supports crossplay with PS4 version

Connection types

Type Native Notes Peer-to-peer Dedicated Multiple data centers to choose from depending on player region. Self-hosting Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s) TCP 80, 443, 54992-54994, 55006-55007, 55021-55040 UDP 55296-55551

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support [ edit ]

Issues unresolved [ edit ]

Error 90000 [ edit ]

This is a generic error code for disconnection from the game server. This issue may have something to do with your local network configuration, or ISP packet shaping/throttling.[5]

Issues fixed [ edit ]

Stuck at loading screen before character selection [ edit ]

Stuck at loading screen before character selection[6] Stuck at loading screen before character selection Go to %USERPROFILE% \ Documents \My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\ Edit FFXIV.cfg Change CutsceneMovieOpening from 0 to 1 Save the file and restart the game.

Other information [ edit ]

API [ edit ]

Technical specs Supported Notes Direct3D 9, 11 DirectX 11 support was added alongside the Heavensward expansion (Patch 3.0)[8], while DX9 support was dropped alongside the Shadowbringers expansion (Patch 5.0).[9] The DirectX 9 client is still included, but may not function properly.

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes Windows 32-bit/DirectX 9 is no longer supported following the release of Shadowbringers (Patch 5.0). macOS (OS X) A 64-bit update to the game client was released in late November 2019. [7] 32-bit is no longer supported following the release of Shadowbringers (Patch 5.0).

System requirements [ edit ]

Windows macOS (OS X)

Windows Minimum Recommended Operating system (OS) 8.1 (64-bit), 10 (64-bit) 8.1 (64-bit), 10 (64-bit) Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz or higher Intel Core i7 3.0 GHz or higher System memory (RAM) 4 GB 8 GB Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 or higher

AMD Radeon R7 260X or higher

DirectX 11 compatible Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or higher

AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher Other 1280 x 720 screen resolution 1920 x 1080 screen resolution System requirements may change with the release of new expansions.

macOS (OS X) Minimum Operating system (OS) 10.14 (Mojave) Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 3.5 GHz System memory (RAM) 4 GB Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon R9 M295X A resolution of 1600x900 or higher is recommended. These system requirements pertain to the 64-bit macOS client, released alongside FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers. Certain Japanese language conversion functions differ from the Windows version. Graphical corruption issues may occur under certain circumstances if using Intel Iris Pro graphics.

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