FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
by Square Enix
About
For newcomers to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, this edition includes three award-winning titles - FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn the base game, and the first and second expansions: FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood. This edition also includes a 30-day free play period* Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience all the hallmarks of the best-selling franchise - an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of diverse and captivating environments to explore. Party up with friends or play solo! Experience all the main story dungeons on your own by calling upon NPC allies to fight by your side. Your journey takes you ever higher in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward: • Take your first steps in the reclusive nation of Ishgard, locked in a seemingly never-ending struggle with dragons. • Three additional jobs: channel celestial magicks to heal your allies as the mystical Astrologian. Attack from afar using firearms and mechanical weaponry as the daring Machinist. Wield a mighty greatsword and the power of darkness as the valiant Dark Knight. Rekindle the fires of hope in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood: • Journey to the East and rise up against the might of the Garlean Empire. • Two additional jobs: master the balance of martial and arcane arts as the rapier-wielding Red Mage. Draw your katana and let steel sing as the noble Samurai. IMPORTANT: • *The 30-day free play period included with purchase can only be applied once to each platform on a single service account. • Square Enix Accounts registered to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online - Starter Edition will not be eligible for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online - Free Trial. Certain features currently contained in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online - Starter Edition, and additional content, may become available in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online - Free Trial in the future. • All editions of the game require user registration. All editions of the game other than the Free Trial require an active paid subscription to play. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online game packages available on Steam may only be registered and added on a Square Enix account that has the base game “FINAL FANTASY XIV Online - Starter Edition" (or formerly known as "FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn”) purchased on Steam. • To view your 20 digit registration codes after purchase, simply right-click on “FINAL FANTASY XIV Online” in your Steam “Library” and select “View CD key” on the Steam client. The codes will always be accessible from this location should you ever need to reference them again. • The registration codes can be redeemed immediately on the Mog Station. If this is your first time installing and registering "FINAL FANTASY XIV Online", you may redeem your registration codes during the initial installation process. • Age restrictions and other terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the User Agreement and Square Enix Account Terms of Use for the terms and conditions of registration and service. Please visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online website for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.When was FINAL FANTASY XIV Online originally released?
A.Final Fantasy XIV Online was originally released on September 30, 2010 for Windows PC, with the PlayStation 3 version following in March 2011. It was later rebuilt as A Realm Reborn in 2013, with ARR arriving on Steam in 2014.
Q.What is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: A Realm Reborn?
A.FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: A Realm Reborn is the Starter Edition bundle that gives new players access to the base game and the first two expansions (Heavensward and Stormblood), plus a 30-day free play period. It represents the modern, reworked version of FFXIV designed for newcomers to start their adventure.
Q.What can I find in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online store?
A.The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store offers digital game editions, current expansions, and a wide range of in-game items and services, delivered via Mog Station/Moogle Delivery.
Q.Is there a free trial for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.Yes. There is a free trial for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online that lets new players reach level 70 with no playtime limit, including the base game and early expansions, with data transfer to the full game available.
Q.What's included in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition?
A.The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition includes A Realm Reborn plus Heavensward and Stormblood, along with a 30-day free play period. After the trial period, a subscription is required to continue playing, with availability and pricing by platform.
Q.What are the different classes available in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.FFXIV offers two class tracks: Combat Jobs (Disciples of War and Magic) and Crafting/Gathering Disciplines (Disciples of the Hand and Land). The combat roster includes a wide range of jobs, with Blue Mage as a limited option, and Dawntrail adding Viper and Pictomancer. Crafting and gathering consist of eight Hand crafts and three Land gatherer roles.
Q.What's included with the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition?
A.The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition bundles the base game (A Realm Reborn) with every expansion released up to Dawntrail and includes a 30-day free play period. After the trial, an active subscription is required on all platforms.
Q.Do I need a subscription to play FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.Yes. You can try FINAL FANTASY XIV Online for free with the official Free Trial, but a subscription is required to continue playing after the trial or after the 30 days included with certain purchases.
Q.What's the difference between the Complete Edition and the Complete Collector's Edition for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.The Complete Edition includes the base game and all expansions up to Dawntrail with a 30-day free play period, but it contains no Collector’s cosmetic bonuses. The Complete Collector’s Edition uses the same core content but adds in-game items from all prior Collector’s Editions, and can be upgraded from the Complete Edition at Mog Station.
Q.What is the gameplay like in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a story-driven MMORPG with a living world, where you can play solo or with others, switch between many jobs on one character, and tackle a wide range of content from dungeons to large raids. Expansions like Dawntrail continuously add new areas, jobs, and features.
Q.How much does FINAL FANTASY XIV Online cost?
A.FINAL FANTASY XIV Online costs money to play beyond a free trial: Starter Edition is $19.99 with a 30-day free period, Complete Edition is $59.99, and Complete Collector’s Edition is $139.99; after the free period you’ll need a subscription ($12.99–$14.99 per month, with longer-term discounts).
Q.What is the current player count for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.There isn't an official, real-time public count for all players in Final Fantasy XIV Online. The best publicly available figures are milestone totals for registered accounts (over 30 million as of early 2024) and proxy measures of active players that have varied in 2025, but Square Enix does not publish a current active or concurrent-player total.
Q.How do I download FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.Download FINAL FANTASY XIV Online from the official site or via Steam, then install and log in to start playing. New accounts get a 30-day free play period, after which a subscription is required.
Q.Can you give me a review of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
A.Final Fantasy XIV Online remains one of the premier MMORPGs in 2025, driven by Dawntrail’s expansive content, ongoing patch cadence, and a generous free trial that welcomes new players. The game’s evolving story, broad platform support, and two new jobs keep the experience fresh well beyond launch.
Q.Is the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition available on PC?
A.Yes. The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition is available on PC, including ARR plus Heavensward and Stormblood, with a 30-day free play period and purchasable via the Square Enix Store or Steam.
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Game Information
- Genre
- Massively Multiplayer
- Release Date
- Feb 18, 2014
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Last Updated
- December 5, 2025
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