# FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

> Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

## Game facts

- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Feb 18, 2014
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: RPG, MMORPG
- Playtime: Main story 54 hr, Main + some extras 99.5 hr, 100% completion 718.5 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 9, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/final-fantasy-xiv-online--1)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Japanese (Japan), German (Germany), French (France), British English; Subtitles: American English, Japanese (Japan), German (Germany), French (France), British English; Audio: American English, Japanese (Japan), German (Germany), French (France), British English (IGDB, checked Nov 9, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/final-fantasy-xiv-online--1)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- A narrative that delivers powerful emotional impact in the later stages through the accumulation of story elements and foreshadowing
- A wide variety of goals and activities, including main quests, job quests, crafting, and gathering
- The ability to experience a substantial amount of content and multiple expansions without restrictions through the free trial

### Weaknesses

- Slow pacing and dry progression early in A Realm Reborn, along with long stretches without voice acting
- Some users find the early combat boring
- Complaints that a subscription is required to play, as well as issues with the purchase and refund process

## Links

- [FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3725)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3725/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T19:31:34.001Z