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Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix's story-driven fantasy MMORPG. It supports solo-friendly story progression with NPC party options, group dungeons and raids, PvP, extensive crafting and gathering, player housing, and a large free trial before the paid game and subscription.

Full profileFantasyMMORPGPvEPvPHousingCraftingRaidsSolo Friendly
Recorded activeCatalog signal2010s MMO2013 releaseHow signals work
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StatusReleased / active
Business modelFree trial + paid game / subscription
GenreFantasy MMORPG
Release2013
PlatformsWindows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2
Visual playstyle profile

MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE and PvP are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Meaningful solo play is recorded

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured or theme-park play is the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Targeted, turn-based or text combat is recorded

HousingRecordedCraftingRecordedTradingRecordedControllerRecordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • A story-driven main scenario widely regarded as one of the best-written campaigns in any MMO, with a free trial through the Stormblood expansion.
  • The job system lets a single character switch between almost any role by changing weapons, so there's no need to level separate alts.
  • Duty Finder and AI-controlled Trust/duty support make solo progress through most story dungeons possible without waiting on a group.
  • Robust in-game housing, crafting and gathering systems exist alongside combat content for players who want non-combat progression.
  • Frequent, well-produced expansions with strong critical reception keep both the story and the job roster expanding.
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Things to consider

  • The main scenario is very long before reaching current content, which can feel slow if you want to jump straight into endgame.
  • Combat is tab-target and rotation-based rather than free-aim action combat, which won't suit everyone.
  • A subscription is required once the free trial ends, in addition to purchasing expansions.
  • Some earlier expansions' pacing is considered slower than the more recent ones, which can test patience during the leveling process.
  • The 8-person party size and heavy reliance on scripted mechanics in high-end content require careful team coordination.
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Research record

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2026-08-16
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What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Core factsIdentity, release, developer, genre, access model and platforms are recorded.Verified
  • Current statusThe profile contains a checked lifecycle or availability record.Verified
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
  • Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Current profileFinal Fantasy XIVStart here
Combat matchEverQuest IIBoth cataloged with Tab-target / hotbar-based MMO combatGenre & settingThe Elder Scrolls OnlineBoth cataloged as Fantasy MMORPGShared featuresThrone and LibertyShared: PvP, PvE, housing, craftingBusiness model/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact model match is recorded

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Game history

Final Fantasy XIV timeline

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  1. 2013
    Released

    MMOFinder records Final Fantasy XIV as released in 2013.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Released / active

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Final Fantasy XIV screenshots & gameplay

Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.

Source: YouTube gameplay video

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Within MMOFinder's catalog, Final Fantasy XIV is classified as a Fantasy MMORPG. The current research record lists its status as Released / active and its business model as Free trial + paid game / subscription. MMOFinder records its release year as 2013. Platform availability is recorded as Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Tab-target / hotbar-based MMO combat. Discovery tags attached to the profile include Fantasy, MMORPG, PvE, PvP, Housing, Crafting. Developer information is listed as Square Enix, and publisher information is listed as Square Enix. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.

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