Final Fantasy XIV is a subscription-based MMPORG originally released last September 2010 but was shut down due to commercial and critical failure. The Version 2.0 was released on August 2013. The game has had four major expansion packs: Heavensward (2015), Stormblood (2017), Shadowbringers (2019) and Endwalker (2021).
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Is Final Fantasy XIV free to play?
No, Final Fantasy XIV is not free to play game, but a subscription-based service. Even if you purchased a physical copy of the game, you will still need to pay monthly subscription fee to continue with your adventure.
How to purchase Final Fantasy XIV subscription
- Go to Square Enix’s dedicated website MogStation
- Select Your Account on the top menu
- Scroll down to Service Account Status
- Select Add Subscription
- Choose between Standard and Entry for the subscription you would want
- Standard subscription – costs $14.99 per month and offers discounts if you buy months in bulk. This subscription allows you to make up to eight characters per world and up to 40 total.
- Entry subscription – costs $12.99 per month and offers no discounts for bulk purchases. It allows you to make one character per world and up to eight total.
- Choose among 30days, 90days or 180days for how much time you want to play
- Select your payment method
- Your subscription will be added to your account
How much is Final Fantasy XIV subscription
Subscription (Days) | Cost |
---|---|
30 | $14.99 |
60 | $41.97 ($3 off) |
180 | $77.94 ($12 off) |
How to unsubscribe Final Fantasy XIV
- Go to Square Enix’s dedicated website MogStation
- Select Your Account on the top menu
- Scroll down to Service Account Status
- Select Cancel Subscription to cancel your recurring game time
You can also remove your payment method to unsubscribe your game subscription.