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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!
List of Contents
| 1 | Use the benchmark method to check if the game will work on your device before playing. |
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| 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 |  ・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. |
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.
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 |
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| Mac Download | Official Download Page |
| 1 |  Free Trial Account Creation Page (NA) |
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| 2 | Install the game client for your PC. (Windows or Mac) |
| 3 | Run the launcher, install the game and play. |
| 1 | Connect to the Playstation Network and access the PS Store |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| 1 | Perform a PS5/PS4 connection test ・Settings → Network → Check your Internet connection. ・Check that you are connected to the Internet. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| PCc | 80GB or more |
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| PS4/PS5 | 60GB or more |
| Windows/Mac | ・Credit/Debit Card ・Square Enix Crysta (Square Enix's digital currency) ・Game Time Cards/Game Time Codes |
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| PS4/PS5 | Any eligible payment method for PS4/PS5 |
 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. |
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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.
| FFXIV Beginner's Guide | |
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 Free Trial |
Are you a new player thinking of trying FFXIV for the first time, but not sure if the gameplay suits you? Final Fantasy XIV has a free trial that lets you play all up to the Stormblood expansion! ▶︎ Free Trial Features and Restrictions |
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How to Buy FFXIV |
Final Fantasy XIV is available to play on different platforms and consoles, with slight differences on how to purchase and install it. Check out our article for a comprehensive guide on how to purchase and install FFXIV on your chosen system! ▶︎ How to Buy FFXIV |
 Which Edition to Buy? |
Satisfied with your experience in the free trial and ready to jump into the full game? Check out our article for on the differences on the Starter and Complete editions, and which one to buy! ▶︎ FFXIV: All Edition Differences |
Friend Campaign Guide |
FFXIV has a Friend Campaign that rewards both the inviter and the invitee with exclusive rewards! Check out our article on how the Recruit a Friend Campaign works and all the rewards you can get! ▶︎ Recruit a Friend Campaign |
 Mog Station Guide |
Thinking of change your character's race, name, or even home world? Check out our Mog Station guide to learn more! ▶︎ Mog Station Guide |
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