| Final Fantasy XIV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
Final Fantasy 14 Release Date and Time
Rereleased on August 27, 2013, as A Realm Reborn
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (ARR) released on August 27, 2013 for PC and PlayStation 3. This game is an overhauled rerelease of the original Final Fantasy XIV Online on September 30, 2010.
The game’s current expansion, Dawntrail, was released on July 2, 2024, for Steam, Mac OS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Dawntrail’s Early Access was available on June 28, 2024, 2 AM PDT as listed in Square Enix’s official blogpost.
Please refer to the table below for the complete expansion and port release dates as well.
| Version/Expansion | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Final Fantasy XIV (1.0) | September 30, 2010 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2.0) | August 27, 2013 April 14, 2014 (PlayStation 4) |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward (3.0) | June 23, 2015 (including MacOS release) |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood (4.0) | June 20, 2017 |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (5.0) | July 2, 2019 May 25, 2021 (PlayStation 5) |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (6.0) | December 7, 2021 March 21, 2024 (Xbox Series X|S) |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail (7.0) | July 2, 2024 |
| Digital Storefronts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Steam |
 Square Enix Store |
 PS |
 Xbox |
| Free-to-Play (up to Level 70) $14.99 (Monthly Subscription) $39.99 (Dawntrail Only) $59.99 (Complete Edition) |
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Is Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox Game Pass?
Since Final Fantasy XIV has a monthly subscription, it is unlikely that the game will be on Xbox Game Pass.
Is Final Fantasy XIV on PS Plus?
Since Final Fantasy XIV has a monthly subscription, it is unlikely that the game will be on PS Plus.
Is Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch Online?
No. Final Fantasy XIV is not available for the Nintendo Switch.
Release Announcement History
October 7, 2025
The game's collab with CAPCOM's Monster Hunter Wilds dropped on October 7, 2025.
July 2, 2024
The game’s fifth expansion, Dawntrail, was released.
March 21, 2024
The Xbox Series X|S port was released.
December 7, 2021
The game’s fourth expansion, Endwalker, was released.
May 25, 2021
The PlayStation 5 port was released.
July 2, 2017
The game’s third expansion, Shadowbringers, was released.
June 20, 2017
The game’s second expansion, Stormblood, was released.
June 16, 2017
End of Service for the game’s PlayStation 3 port.
June 23, 2015
The game’s first expansion, Heavensward, was released along with the game’s MacOS port.
April 14, 2014
The game’s PlayStation 4 port was released.
August 27, 2013
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn was released with completely overhauled mechanics, improved network infrastructure, and more. It was met with generally positive feedback with commendations to Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida and his team for the surprising recovery.
November 11, 2012
Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 was shut down for the time being to let the new team make improvements and overhaul the game entirely.
September 30, 2010
Initially released in 2010, Final Fantasy XIV 1.0’s servers went live. The game was met with negative feedback, with the general opinion that the game was unfinished. This led Square Enix to suspend subscription fees, indefinitely postpone the game’s console version, and change the direction of its development.
