FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — Latest Updates & Patch Notes
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is currently the #100 most-played game on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of 31K concurrent players — ▲ climbing (was #103 last week).
Last official update Jul 17, 2026 (5 days ago) · 12 updates in the last 90 days · 12 tracked here.
- Steam rank
- #100 ▲
- Peak (24h)
- 31K
- Genre
- Massively Multiplayer, RPG
- Developer
- Square Enix
- Released
- Feb 18, 2014
- Price
- $19.99
- Metacritic
- 83
- Steam reviews
- 78K
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
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Latest updates & patch notes
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News
FF14 Mobile is officially dead, will shut down in September
Square Enix and Lightspeed have confirmed that FF14 Mobile will end service in September, bringing an early stop to the MMO adaptation. Read the full story on PCGamesN: FF14 Mobile is officially dead, will shut down in September
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News
Breaking Brick Mountains Returns on June 25!
The collaboration event with Dragon Quest X, Breaking Brick Mountains, returns Thursday, June 25! Battle against gargantuan golems from the Dragon Quest series, once again making their way to Eorzea! Don't miss this opportunity to earn rich rewards, including the king slime…
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News
Brace yourselves: FF14 has just pulled the ripcord and unleashed Dawntrail's most-wanted fashion item
I just felt a great disturbance in the FF14 fashion scene, as if millions of players' wallets suddenly cried out in terror. Getting your glamour right is, as we all know, the true endgame of Final Fantasy 14, the thing that pushes people to grand feats of savage raiding…
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News
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is available for pre-purchase now!
What if FINAL FANTASY had continued to push the limits of pixel art and evolved from its classic roots? The first FINAL FANTASY to join the HD‑2D lineup, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE delivers a visually striking experience that feels both nostalgic and new, enhanced by dynamic camera…
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Patch
Patch 7.51 Notes
Patch 7.51 introduces the seventh installment of the ultimate raid series, Dancing Mad (Ultimate), as well as new custom deliveries featuring Tiisol Ja. And for our intrepid Disciples of the Hand and Land, new exploration awaits on Auxesia. * Additional features will be…
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News
The Make It Rain Campaign Begins May 29!
The Make It Rain Campaign returns once more to the Gold Saucer! With a 50% MGP bonus and an assortment of adorable otter-themed goods on offer, you won't want to miss out! Furthermore, campaign attendants will be offering a range of items at discounted prices, including some…
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News
Once cruelly stolen away, FF14's ultra-cute otter backpack is finally returning for good
The FF14 Make It Rain Campaign is back for 2026 very soon, and with it comes the most anticipated returning face to the MMORPG since Zero. When Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.5 landed on April 28, some players found an unannounced surprise in their inventories in the form of an…
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News
Play Free for up to 4 Days in the Latest Free Login Campaign!
In the hope that would-be adventurers can experience all that FFXIV has to offer, we are pleased to announce the latest Free Login Campaign. Follow the Trail to the Heavens! In Patch 7.5, you can face Enuo in the Unmaking, take a stroll through Windurst: The Third Walk in the…
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News
The Maiden's Rhapsody Returns!
Experience the intriguing tale bridging Hydaelyn and Vana'diel as The Maiden's Rhapsody─a past collaboration with FFXI─returns to the realm once more! Embark on a journey with one of Vana'diel's heroes and discover what twists of fate brought her to our realm. * This event is…
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News
Free trial now to include FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers!
Beginning Tuesday, April 28, with the release of Patch 7.5, the free trial will also include the award-winning FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers. Spread the word and tell your friends, because there’s never been a better time to begin their adventure! Check out the free trial…
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Patch
Patch 7.5 is live!
We are proud to present the patch notes for Trail to the Heavens, which sees the Warrior of Light and their companions begin to unravel the mysteries of the key. This patch also features the new trial, the Unmaking; Echoes of Vana'diel - Windurst: The Third Walk; a brand-new…
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News
FF14 director Yoshida has bad news about glam plates, but "will ask the team about a butt slider and hair"
FF14 Evercold is shaping up to bring the most dramatic overhaul the MMORPG has seen since launch, from new combat systems to redesigned progression mechanics. We all know that the real endgame is glamour, however. The character creator is getting a major overhaul to take…
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Screenshots
About FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
The FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Free Trial includes four award-winning titles - FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn the base game, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers. 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…
Game details
- System requirements (minimum)
- Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 11 64 bit Processor: Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 140 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound® supported sound card Additional Notes: System Requirements may be subject to change. If you are using a router, please set up your…
- Languages
- English * , French * , German * , Japanese * * languages with full audio support
- DLC
- 41 available on Steam
- Official site
- www.finalfantasyxiv.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online free to play?
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a paid game ($19.99) on Steam.
- What is the latest FINAL FANTASY XIV Online update?
- The most recent official update is "FF14 Mobile is officially dead, will shut down in September" (Jul 17, 2026), categorized as News. Square Enix and Lightspeed have confirmed that FF14 Mobile will end service in September, bringing an early stop to the MMO adaptation. Read the full story on PCGamesN: FF14 Mobile is officially dead, will shut down in September
- How many people play FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online peaked at 31K concurrent players in the last 24 hours, ranking #100 on Steam's most-played chart (it was #103 the previous week).
- When was FINAL FANTASY XIV Online released?
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online was released on Feb 18, 2014 by Square Enix.
- What kind of game is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
- FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a Massively Multiplayer, RPG game, featuring single-player, multi-player, mmo.
Live player counts and update notes are pulled from Steam's public data and refreshed daily (last refresh: Jul 22, 2026). Excerpts are from official announcements; follow the source links for full notes. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and all related assets are trademarks of their respective owners.