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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Subscription

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What it is

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is an online role-playing game in which players become the Warrior of Light and fight to save the realm from destruction. Players can recruit NPCs 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 a single service account; continued play then requires a subscription. Entry costs $12.99 a month, billed every 30 days. Standard is $77.94 a month, billed every 180 days. The product page lists versions for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, Mac and Steam. PlayStation versions do not require PlayStation Plus. The launcher authenticates with a Square Enix account, and subscriptions are managed through Mog Station. The free Companion App service gives access to character inventory and the Armoury Chest; its premium service adds retainer and chocobo saddlebag management and costs $5.00 per 30 days.

Spec sheet

Headquarters
Tokyo, JapanRead 28 Sep 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Account integration
The game launcher authenticates players with a Square Enix account, and subscriptions are managed through Mog Station.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Account security
Square Enix account one-time passwords used with an ID and password provide additional account security.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
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.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Companion premium price
The Companion App premium service plan costs $5.00 per 30 days.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Console subscription requirement
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions can be played without a PlayStation Plus subscription.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
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.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Full game content
The Complete Edition includes A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
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.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Multiplayer
Players can recruit NPCs to their party or fight alongside other players in dungeons and trials.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Payment methods
The product page lists credit or debit cards, Square Enix Crysta, and Game Time Cards or Game Time Codes as payment methods.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Player base
The promotional site says FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has over 30 million players worldwide.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Subscription requirement
After the included free play period, continued play requires a subscription.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Supported platforms
The product page lists PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, Mac, and Steam versions.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Veteran rewards
Veteran Rewards are in-game item bonuses awarded according to the number of subscribed days.Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com

Plans and prices

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial Free Level cap 80 · 18 jobs · Restrictions on in-game features Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Entry $12.99 a month 30 days 8 characters per World · 8 characters per Physical Data Center Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Standard $77.94 a month 180 days · $12.99 / 30 days · Save $12 / period 8 characters per World · 40 characters per Physical Data Center Read 1 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Trial has a level cap of 80 and 18 jobs.
  • Complete Edition includes six named game installments.
  • PlayStation play does not require PlayStation Plus.
  • Free Companion App service provides inventory access.

Limits

  • Continued play requires a subscription after the included period.
  • Entry is 12.99 USD per 30 days.
  • Standard is 77.94 USD per 180 days.

Who it suits

The game suits players looking for online role-playing with both NPC party recruitment and multiplayer dungeons and trials. Its free play period and subscription plans are relevant to players comparing ongoing play costs.

Verdict

The product combines a free trial, a time-limited play period with qualifying purchases, and subscription play afterward. Check the included content and subscription term that suit your account and platform.

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