Massively Multiplayer · February 18, 2014
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014)
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) scores 88% positive on Steam from 80.0k reviews, 83 Metacritic, developed by Square Enix.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (2014) is a Massively Multiplayer title from Square Enix available on Windows. The title carries a 88% Steam positive rating across 80.0k reviews, a 83/100 Metacritic score, and 19.8k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Massively Multiplayer category.
For newcomers to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, this edition includes three award-winning titles – FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn the base game, and the first and second expansions: FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward and FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood. 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 calling upon NPC allies to fight by your side. Your journey takes you ever higher in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward: • Take your first steps in the reclusive nation of Ishgard, locked in a seemingly never-ending struggle with dragons. • Three additional jobs: channel celestial magicks to heal your allies as the mystical Astrologian. Attack from afar using firearms and mechanical weaponry as the daring Machinist. Wield a mighty greatsword and the power of darkness as the valiant Dark Knight. Rekindle the fires of hope in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood: • Journey to the East and rise up against the might of the Garlean Empire. • Two additional jobs: master the balance of martial and arcane arts as the rapier-wielding Red Mage. Draw your katana and let steel sing as the noble Samurai. IMPORTANT: • *The 30-day free play period included with purchase can only be applied once to each platform on a single service account. • Square Enix Accounts registered to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Starter Edition will not be eligible for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Free Trial. Certain features currently contained in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Starter Edition, and additional content, may become available in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Free Trial in the future. • All editions of the game require user registration. All editions of the game other than the Free Trial require an active paid subscription to play. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online game packages available on Steam may only be registered and added on a Square Enix account that has the base game “FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – Starter Edition’ (or formerly known as ‘FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn”) purchased on Steam. • To view your 20 digit registration codes after purchase, simply right-click on “FINAL FANTASY XIV Online” in your Steam “Library” and select “View CD key” on the Steam client. The codes will always be accessible from this location should you ever need to reference them again. • The registration codes can be redeemed immediately on the Mog Station. If this is your first time installing and registering ‘FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’, you may redeem your registration codes during the initial installation process. • Age restrictions and other terms and conditions apply. Please refer to the User Agreement and Square Enix Account Terms of Use for the terms and conditions of registration and service. Please visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online website for additional information.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 18, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Base price | $19.99 |
| Required age | 13+ |
| DLC / Add-ons | 36 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Release timeline
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online launched on Feb 18, 2014.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Square Enix.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 88% positive across 80.0k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
70.4k positive · 9.6k negative
Critic consensus (Metacritic)
Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 83/100 score.
User score
Metacritic user score stands at 3.9/10.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 76.0k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 19.8k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Press quotes
“a great MMORPG experience” 8.6 / 10 – IGN “One of the best takes on the MMO experience I’ve ever seen” 92 / 100 – Ten Ton Hammer “rounds up every great MMO feature we’ve seen in the last decade” 9 / 10 – Machinima Inside Gaming
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Massively Multiplayer
- RPG
Community tag consensus
- MMORPG · 842
- RPG · 606
- Massively Multiplayer · 581
- Character Customization · 555
- Fantasy · 541
- JRPG · 500
- Open World · 486
- Story Rich · 486
- Multiplayer · 476
- Magic · 463
- Adventure · 461
- Third Person · 460
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 649 hours, with a median of 52 hours — a extensive (100+ hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 40 hours per active player.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Japanese.
Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was FINAL FANTASY XIV Online released?
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online was released on Feb 18, 2014 by Square Enix.
Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online worth playing?
Based on 80.0k Steam reviews, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online holds a 88% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does FINAL FANTASY XIV Online support?
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online runs natively on Windows.
How much does FINAL FANTASY XIV Online cost?
Base price on Steam is $19.99 (before seasonal discounts).
What Metacritic score did FINAL FANTASY XIV Online receive?
Critics rated FINAL FANTASY XIV Online 83/100 on Metacritic.