FFXIV Dawntrail (FF14)

How to Buy Final Fantasy XIV

FFXIV - How to Buy FFXIV

This article details all the ways you can buy and play Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail (FFXIV) in time for their new expansions. Read on to see your options!

How to Buy Final Fantasy XIV

How to Download (Windows/Mac)

1 Use the benchmark method to check if the game will work on your device before playing.
2
Head to the Sqaure Enix Digital Store and click on Final Fantasy XIV.
・Access all content in FFXIV → Complete Edition
・Base Game + 1st and 2nd Expansion → Starter Edition
The Endwalker expansion is an addition to the base game and cannot be played on its own.
3 A registration code will be sent to you by email. You can also check it from your e-store purchase history.
4 Download the client frrom the official FFXIV download page.
Windows download page
Mac Download page
5 Install the application
6 Launch the application and enter your registration code once prompted.
7 After the application confirms the code, the game will start downloading.

How to Reinstall

When reinstalling, head to step 3 in the table above and install the application. Your hotbar and settings information is stored under FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn in My Games in My Documents, so it's a good idea to back it up.

How to Install FFXIV on a Different PC

If you have already played the game and would like to play on a different PC, you can just download the client and launch the launcher. Depending on your platform, the download link is different.

Windows Download Official Download Page
Mac Download Official Download Page

How to Download (Free Trial)

1 Visit the free trial account creation page and create an account.
Free Trial Account Creation Page (NA)
2 Install the game client for your PC. (Windows or Mac)
3 Run the launcher, install the game and play.

How to Download (PS4)

1 Connect to the Playstation Network and access the PS Store
2 Purchase which .
・Access all content in FFXIV → Complete Edition
・Base Game + 1st and 2nd Expansion → Starter Edition
・Free but with restrictions → Free Trial
The Endwalker expansion is an addition to the base game and cannot be played on its own.
3 Download and launch the game.
4 Register a Sqaure Enix account for future log-ins.
5 Link this account to your Playstation Network.
6 Launch the application and enter your registration code once prompted.
7 Continue with playing Final Fantasy XIV.

What to Do if You Cannot Download or the Download Fails

On Windows or Mac

1
Set FFXIV as an exception for your PC's security software.

Your PC's security software or a firewall may be interfering with the game, so make sure to add the game to the exception list.
2
If you are using wireless connections, try switching to a wired connection.

Try switching from wireless to wired connection, however this requires a LAN cable.
3
Change your browser

Try changing the browser for downloading. For example, if you can't download with Chrome, try Microsoft Edge.
4
Stop running applications in the background

Other software may be interfering with the download, so try closing applications in the background.
5
Check if you have administrator privileges

If the user logged in to the PC does not have administrator privileges, the downloaded file may not be saved to the hard disk. Try changing to a user with administrator privileges.

On PS4

1
Perform a PS5/PS4 connection test

・Settings → Network → Check your Internet connection.
・Check that you are connected to the Internet.
2
Update your system to the latest version

PS5: Settings → System → System Software → System Software Update and Settings
PS4: Settings → System Software Update Update your system from the above to get it up to date.
3
Restart your device

Turn off the device, unplug the power cable, wait about 10 seconds, then start it back up.
4
If you are using wireless connections, try switching to a wired connection.

Try switching from wireless to wired connection, however this requires a LAN cable.

What to Do if the Download is Slow

Solutions for PC/PS4

1
Change Timezones

Try to avoid downloading during prime times (roughly between 7pm and 11pm). This is especially likely to happen with apartment-type internet connections.
2
If you are using wireless connections, try switching to a wired connection.

Try switching from wireless to wired connection, however this requires a LAN cable.
3
Stop running applications in the background

Other software may be interfering with the download, so try closing applications in the background.
4
Due to game size, it might take a while to download.

It's a long-running MMO, so if you try to download it in full, it will take up a huge amount of space.

Required Capacity for Running Final Fantasy XIV

Required Capacity for PC/PS4

PCc 80GB or more
PS4/PS5 60GB or more

Payment Methods for Final Fantasy XIV

List of Accepted Payment Methods

Windows/Mac Credit/Debit Card
Square Enix Crysta (Square Enix's digital currency)
Game Time Cards/Game Time Codes
PS4/PS5 Any eligible payment method for PS4/PS5

What is Square Enix Crysta?

FFXIV - Square Enix Crysta
Crysta
Crysta is Sqaure Enix's digital currency. Load your Sqaure Enix account using your Credit/Debit Card or Paypal to use for purchasing items from Square Enix.
You can use Crysta to purchase in-game items, subscriptions and other services.

Are There Any Sales for Final Fantasy XIV

There may be sales once or twice a year

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Although it is not regular, sales are held once or twice a year. The discount rate and the time of the sale are also irregular. Sales are relatively likely to be held around large seasonal holidays . Keep an eye out to get a discounted price on Final Fantasy XIV.

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