We are pleased to announce that the official launch of the Xbox Series X|S version of FINAL FANTASY XIV is set to begin on Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT).

Product Lineup

• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition
  For newcomers, the Starter Edition includes three award-winning titles: the base game, A Realm Reborn, and the first and second expansions, Heavensward and Stormblood.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
  Players can experience the main scenario quests and content available in the Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions. Requires FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition to play.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker Collector's Edition
  The Endwalker Collector's Edition includes several in-game bonus items. Requires FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition to play.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition
  For newcomers, this is the most comprehensive edition and includes A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker expansions.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Collector's Edition
  This version includes the in-game bonus items from the A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker Collector's Editions.
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial
  Play for free up to level 70 and experience the main scenario quests and content from A Realm Reborn, and the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions with no restrictions on play time. Certain in-game restrictions apply.

Where to Purchase

• Microsoft Store

Other Requirements to Play

• Xbox Game Pass (Core or Ultimate) is required to play. The Free Trial does not require Xbox Game Pass. FINAL FANTASY XIV is not a Game Pass library title.
• You will need to link your Xbox account and Square Enix account. Note that this cannot be undone, so please ensure you are linking the correct accounts.

Playing the Xbox Series X|S Version

Open Beta Participants

Follow the instructions below using the Xbox account you used during the open beta test to play the full product version with your existing game data. It will not be necessary to re-download the software. Alternatively, you are welcome to continue playing the Free Trial.

1. Log into the Xbox account that you used to participate in the open beta test and purchase one of the following products:

• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Collector's Edition

* Players with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan may download the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition for free until Friday, April 19.

2. Launch the FINAL FANTASY XIV application.

3. Log in and follow the instructions to select the service account the product should be registered to.

Xbox Series X|S Users Who are New to FINAL FANTASY XIV

1. Log into the Xbox account you wish to use to play FINAL FANTASY XIV and purchase one of the following products:

• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Collector's Edition

* Players with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plan may download the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition for free until Friday, April 19.

2. Launch the FINAL FANTASY XIV application.

3. Enter your Square Enix account information.
* Upon launching for the very first time, you will need to link your Xbox account and Square Enix account. You will not be able to unlink the accounts or transfer to another account once linked. Please be careful and confirm that both accounts are correct before linking.
* If you are currently playing on another platform, such as the Windows version, and would like to continue playing with the same character on the Xbox Series X|S version, then please use the Square Enix account that is associated with those characters. Please ensure that the account is correct.

The Free Trial version is also available, so if you are starting FINAL FANTASY XIV for the first time, please consider this option as well.

When creating a new character, you will be prompted to select a starting World. Special bonuses are offered for creating a character on certain Worlds.

• Learn more about bonuses earned for creating characters on New and Preferred Worlds.
• Visit the Server Status page for a list of Worlds that are currently classified as New or Preferred.

* Depending on the circumstances, there may be times when no Worlds are classified as New or Preferred, or character creation is temporarily unavailable on certain Worlds.

FFXIV Coins

Payment for service fees and optional item purchases will require FFXIV Coins, which can be purchased from the Microsoft Store. Please purchase FFXIV Coins before using the Mog Station or FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store.

After purchasing FFXIV Coins from the Microsoft Store, log into the Xbox Series X|S version of FINAL FANTASY XIV to have the purchased FFXIV Coins credited to your Square Enix Account. You will not be able to use the purchased FFXIV Coins until you log in, so please be sure to log in after purchasing FFXIV Coins.

When Playing Only the Xbox Series X|S Version

Payments will be handled using FFXIV Coins only.

When Playing on Multiple Platforms

When accessing the Mog Station or FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store from the Xbox Series X|S version of the application, payments will be handled using FFXIV Coins.
In other cases, you can select additional payment methods on the website.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perk

For a limited time, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition (which includes A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, and Stormblood) will be available for free as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk.

Scheduled Perk Availability Period

Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) until Friday, April 19, 2024
* Dates and times are subject to change.

Early Purchase Bonus    

For a limited time, purchasing either the Starter Edition, Complete Edition, or Complete Collector's Edition will include the following in-game bonus items:

• Wind-up Palom Minion
• Menphina earring (grants 30% EXP bonus up to level 80)

These items will be delivered in-game via the Moogle Delivery Service. Minions are vanity pets that do not have any effect on a player's attributes. The earring grants a 30% increase in EXP gained by defeating enemies when worn, equippable only by Disciples of War or Magic classes and jobs.

* Service accounts that have already been granted these items via the Endwalker pre-order bonus code will not be eligible to receive them again.
* The Starter Edition available as an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate perk will also include the early purchase bonus items. [Updated on March 20, 2024 at 05:30 a.m. (PDT)]

Early Purchase Bonus Period

Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) until Friday, April 19, 2024
* Dates and times are subject to change.