Final Fantasy XIV Online
Starting development in 2005 under the codename "Rapture", FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE was announced in 2009 for Windows and the PlayStation 3. It ran on Square Enix's Crystal Tools middleware engine, which was adjusted to suit the game's specifications. During development, the team carried over multiple aesthetic elements from FFXI while creating something that stood on its own. Due to several factors, the development was beset by problems that would later have drastic effects on the game. Attempts to bring the…
A redemption story on and off screen, with some of the best writing in the series.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Expansions like Shadowbringers and Endwalker rank with the best Final Fantasy stories
- One character can play every class
- Huge free trial
Not so much
- A Realm Reborn's early quests are a slog
- Subscription fee and grind-heavy endgame
Play it if final Fantasy fans who want a long, story-led adventure with friends.
Skip it if players who want a short game or hate fetch-style quests.
No cheat codes
Final Fantasy XIV Online doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Play it better
- The free trial covers A Realm Reborn, Heavensward and Stormblood up to the old level cap, so start there.
- Do your daily Duty Roulettes. They're the fastest steady XP in the game.
- One character can learn every job; switch by equipping a different weapon.
- Grab every Aether Current in an area to unlock flying there.
- Use the Armoury Chest and Glamour Dresser to keep outfits without clogging your bags.
- Turn in FATE and hunt rewards for currencies that buy strong gear while you level.
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- The original 2010 version was so poorly received that Square Enix shut it down and rebuilt the game.
- The old world was ended on screen with a meteor event before the relaunch as A Realm Reborn.
- Naoki Yoshida took over as producer and director to lead the rescue.
- Its free trial became the subject of a widely shared internet copypasta.