The Early Access for Shadowbringers is set to launch on Friday, 28 June at 9:00 (GMT) / 10:00 (BST)!

In order to participate in early access, users must register a pre-order bonus code. If you have yet to register your code, be sure to do so soon and prepare for the adventures to come! Those anxious to start their adventures in the First are encouraged to read over the following details and key dates.

• How to register the pre-order bonus code
• How to join the Early Access for Shadowbringers

Migration from the 32-bit Mac® version to 64-bit

Support for the 32-bit Mac® version will end with the start of early access for Shadowbringers. Read the regarding details regarding the 64-bit version.

Migration to PS4® Patch System

The PS4® update system migrated to the PS4® patch system on 4 September, 2018. If you haven’t launched FINAL FANTASY XIV Online after this date, you will need to re-download all update files. Read the details the PS4® patch system.

End of Early Access

Early access will end on Friday, 5 July, 2019 at 23:59 in the time zone for the registered account’s region (NA: PDT, EU: GMT, JP: JST). Please register the full FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers registration code or promotion code before this time to continue playing after the early access period. More details about registering Shadowbringers will be announced shortly before launch.

During the early access period, there will be no restrictions on what content you can discuss, post, or stream while following the Material Usage License Agreement. However, we ask that early access users please be considerate and refrain from posting spoiler-related content as there are those players who may start at the official launch, or play at their own pace.