- Do I need a subscription to play?
- Yes. After the included 30 days, play requires a monthly subscription. A free trial covers a large part of the base game and first expansion without one.
- Is this the full game or just the base game?
- This is the Standard Edition, which includes the base game A Realm Reborn and the first expansion Heavensward. Later expansions are sold separately.
- Can I play with friends on PC or PlayStation?
- Yes. Servers are shared across platforms, so Xbox, PC and PlayStation players group together.
- Is the Xbox version the same as the PC version?
- Yes. Content and patches match, though you need a separate license per platform and subscriptions are shared per account.
- When is it cheapest?
- Square Enix and other stores discount the Standard Edition around expansion launches and holiday sales. The current best new price is $44.58 at square-enix-games.com as of November 7, 2026.
- Where is the Square Enix Final Fantasy XIV Online cheapest?
- At square-enix-games.com, for $44.58, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Square Enix Final Fantasy XIV Online?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Gameseal, square-enix-games.com, G2A.com, Nintendo, xbox.com.