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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn cover
Developers
Square Enix
macOS (OS X) TransGaming Inc.
Engines
1.0 Crystal Tools
Release dates
Windows August 27, 2013
macOS (OS X) (Cider) June 23, 2015
macOS (OS X) November 29, 2019
Taxonomy
Monetization Expansion pack, Subscription
Microtransactions Cosmetic, Unlock, Boost, Free-to-grind, Infinite spend
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Persistent, Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres MMORPG
Art styles Anime
Themes Fantasy
Series Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn guide on StrategyWiki
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on MobyGames
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on Wikipedia
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Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Key points

Originally released as FINAL FANTASY XIV on September 22, 2010.
Cross-platform play with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players.[1]
Free content updates are released every 3–4 months, though most content may require the latest expansion to play.

General information

FINAL FANTASY XIV: The Lodestone
Patch Notes archive
Technical Support forum
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Install the client and use Mog Station for CD key and account management.[2]
The retail OS X version only comes bundled with Heavensward.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Developer website
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Amazon.com
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
As of Aug 2019, requires the Steam client to run.
Expansions will have to be purchased on Steam to activate properly on a Steam-enabled FFXIV account.
Windows
All versions require a constant internet connection for all game modes.
The NA version requires a North American Square Enix Account.
The PAL version requires a European & other Regions Square Enix Account.

Free Trial

The Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial is available to new players as a free, yet limited version of FFXIV.

Free trial members are limited to 1 character per world (server), up to a maximum of 8 characters total.
Characters can only carry up to 300,000 gil each, and are restricted from using the Market Board, retainers, and some social features.
Coinciding with the release of Patch 5.3, characters created in the free trial are now capped at Lv. 60 (previously Lv. 35), and can play up to the end of the Heavensward expansion, including the race and jobs added as part of that expansion.

Benchmark

A standalone benchmark is available for Windows.

Monetization

Type Notes
Subscription A subscription is required to play beyond the Free Trial limitations.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Grants access to the Heavensward expansion.
Now included with the Starter Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Grants access to the Stormblood expansion.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Grants access to the Shadowbringers and Stormblood expansions.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Grants access to the Endwalker expansion and all previous expansions.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost Players can purchase books that instantly levels a class up to level 70. In order to access the latest content, players must complete all story content that has previously been released. Players can purchase a book that instantly completes these quests up to the starting point for the latest expansion.
Cosmetic Players can purchase a number of items that are exclusive to microtransactions. This includes outfits, mounts, minions, emotes, chocobo bardings, orchestrion rolls, and premium variations of Eternal Bond ceremonies. In addition they can also purchase dyes and historical seasonal items. Dyes can be obtained infinitely or purchased from other players with in-game currency. Seasonal Items are obtained for free during the event associated with them and then can be purchased with microtransactions later on, usually after a year has passed.
Infinite spend The MogStation is frequently updated with new content. The majority of microtransactions can be purchased repeatedly without any practical limit.
Unlock Unlocks include redoing Character Creation (Fantasia), Server Transfer, Character Name Change, and access for up to 8 additional retainers. Players can receive a single Fantasia through in-game storyline progression.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Use replacement 00004.bk2[3]

Apply the Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn intro skip.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39210/pfx/[Note 1]
Client and character settings can now be backed up to the servers as of Patch 4.45.[4]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
AMD Eyefinity doesn't work with DX11.
Ultra-widescreen
Cutscenes feature black bars when playing in 21:9 resolutions.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Use FFXIV Zoom Hack.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Bilinear and Trilinear filtering modes are also available.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FXAA
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Implemented as part of the "Frame Rate Limit" option.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Color blind mode
Protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia. Filter strength can be adjusted using the "Range" slider.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
System Configuration 🡆 Mouse Settings 🡆 Mouse Camera Sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Both X and Y axes can be inverted independently. Options for both 3rd and 1st Person camera modes are available.
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Must input Username and Password with Keyboard. Chat and other features may also require keyboard input.
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Character Configuration 🡆 Control Settings 🡆 Camera Speed (Analog Stick)
Controller Y-axis inversion
Both X and Y axes can be inverted independently. Options for both 3rd and 1st Person camera modes are available.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Button prompts can be changed manually between ABXY, DualShock, and DualShock + Touchpad modes.
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound Effects, Dialogue, System Sounds, Ambient Sounds, and Performance.
Volumes for the player, party members, and all other player characters can also be adjusted independently.
Surround sound
Up to 5.1 supported.
Subtitles
Featured in all cutscenes and dialogue events. Cannot be disabled.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Japanese
Traditional Chinese
Only available as part of the Chinese version, which operates separately from the normal game.
Simplified Chinese
Only available as part of the Chinese version, which operates separately from the normal game.
Korean
Only available as part of the Korean version, which operates separately from the normal game.

VR support

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
LAN play
Online play
Requires an internet connection at all times while playing.
Supports crossplay with PS4 version

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Multiple data centers to choose from depending on player region.
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 80, 443, 54992-54994, 55006-55007, 55021-55040
UDP 55296-55551
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

Issues unresolved

Error 90000

This is a generic error code for disconnection from the game server. This issue may have something to do with your local network configuration, or ISP packet shaping/throttling.[5]

Issues fixed

Stuck at loading screen before character selection

Stuck at loading screen before character selection[6]
  1. Go to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\
  2. Edit FFXIV.cfg
  3. Change CutsceneMovieOpening from 0 to 1
  4. Save the file and restart the game.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9, 11 DirectX 11 support was added alongside the Heavensward expansion (Patch 3.0)[8], while DX9 support was dropped alongside the Shadowbringers expansion (Patch 5.0).[9] The DirectX 9 client is still included, but may not function properly.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
32-bit/DirectX 9 is no longer supported following the release of Shadowbringers (Patch 5.0).
macOS (OS X)
A 64-bit update to the game client was released in late November 2019. [7] 32-bit is no longer supported following the release of Shadowbringers (Patch 5.0).

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 8.1 (64-bit), 10 (64-bit)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz or higher
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 or higher
AMD Radeon R7 260X or higher
DirectX 11 compatible
Other 1280 x 720 screen resolution
System requirements may change with the release of new expansions.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.14 (Mojave)
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 3.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB
Video card (GPU) AMD Radeon R9 M295X
A resolution of 1600x900 or higher is recommended.
These system requirements pertain to the 64-bit macOS client, released alongside FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers.
Certain Japanese language conversion functions differ from the Windows version.
Graphical corruption issues may occur under certain circumstances if using Intel Iris Pro graphics.


Notes

  1. File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/39210/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (39210) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References