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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Subscription
Tokyo, Japan
What it is
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is an online role-playing game where players take on the role of the Warrior of Light and fight to save the realm from destruction. Players can recruit non-player characters for their party or join other players in dungeons and trials. The Complete Edition includes A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, Endwalker and Dawntrail. Starter Edition and Complete Edition purchases include a 30-day free play period, applied once to each platform on one service account; continued play afterward requires a subscription. The Entry plan is $12.99 per 30 days, and Standard is $77.94 per 180 days. Listed versions include PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, Mac and Steam. PlayStation play does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription. The launcher uses a Square Enix account, and subscriptions are managed through Mog Station. A free Companion App service provides inventory and Armoury Chest access; its premium service costs $5 per 30 days.
For and against
For
- Players can recruit NPCs or join other players.
- Complete Edition includes six named game releases.
- Listed for consoles and computer platforms.
- PlayStation play does not require PlayStation Plus.
- Free Companion App service offers inventory access.
Against
- Continued play requires a subscription after included play.
- Entry plan is $12.99 per 30 days.
- Standard plan is $77.94 per 180 days.
- Companion App premium service costs $5 per 30 days.
The verdict
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online combines a story role with dungeons and trials that can involve other players. Purchases that include the 30-day period do not remove the subscription requirement for continued play.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for an online role-playing game with both NPC party options and multiplayer dungeons and trials. Players wanting to continue beyond the included play period need a subscription.
Plans and prices
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial
Level cap 80 · 18 jobs · Restrictions on in-game features
Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Entry
8 characters per World · 8 characters per Physical Data Center
Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Standard
8 characters per World · 40 characters per Physical Data Center
Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
On the record
- Account integration
- The game launcher authenticates players with a Square Enix account, and subscriptions are managed through Mog Station.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Account security
- Square Enix account one-time passwords used with an ID and password provide additional account security.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Companion app
- The Companion App free service provides character inventory and Armoury Chest access, while the premium plan adds retainer and chocobo saddlebag management and other features.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Companion premium price
- The Companion App premium service plan costs $5.00 per 30 days.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Console subscription requirement
- The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions can be played without a PlayStation Plus subscription.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Free play period
- Starter Edition and Complete Edition purchases grant a 30-day free play period, applied once to each platform on a single service account.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Full game content
- The Complete Edition includes A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Game type
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is an online role-playing game in which players become the Warrior of Light and fight to deliver the realm from destruction.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Multiplayer
- Players can recruit NPCs to their party or fight alongside other players in dungeons and trials.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Payment methods
- The product page lists credit or debit cards, Square Enix Crysta, and Game Time Cards or Game Time Codes as payment methods.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Player base
- The promotional site says FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has over 30 million players worldwide.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Subscription requirement
- After the included free play period, continued play requires a subscription.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- The product page lists PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, Mac, and Steam versions.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Veteran rewards
- Veteran Rewards are in-game item bonuses awarded according to the number of subscribed days.na.finalfantasyxiv.com · read 1 Oct 2026
