Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? With an expanded free trial, you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Stormblood expansion up to level 70 for free with no restrictions on playtime! That is a statement that was memed to hell and back. FF 14 is still going strong after its fumbled release back in 2010. Available now for multiple consoles and PC, which now includes Nintendo Switch 2.
When was FF 14 released for the Switch 2?
Some time ago, Nintendo and Square Enix announced that FF 14 would be on the Switch 2. It officially released on the Switch 2 back on August 4. So far, reviews have been good in terms of performance and graphical capabilities. You have to remember that FF 14 ran on the PS3 until it was discontinued. An older console was able to run it, so now it can run on the Switch 2, allowing players to play it on the go.
Frequently asked questions
At this point, we’ll discuss some common questions asked by those who want to buy the game on Switch 2. There are a couple of them, so we’ll address them based on the available answers.
If I have a Switch 2, can I play my existing account there?
When you have an existing account for PC, you can play it on the Switch 2. However, there is a catch: you need to buy the game and all the expansions (they are usually bundled) again on Switch 2. Your existing subscription does carry over, but the license does not. It is the same for PS5 and other consoles as well, so you have to spend extra to do so.
Is the Switch 2 the same as the PC and other versions?
Yes, all content and servers are the same. It doesn’t matter what system you play on; all content is the same. All players share the same servers, so you could be partying with other players that are on Switch 2, PS5, and while you are on the PC. That has been the case for many years, even before the Switch 2 version came out.
Does the Switch 2 have a Trial version?
There is a free trial, and it is the same as the other versions. You have access to content up until Stormblood. The usual restrictions also apply, like having level limitations, not being able to access certain features, and unavailable races. It is also important to note that if you want to play the Trial version on Switch 2, you cannot use your other accounts. All accounts that have active or lapsed subscriptions cannot access the Trial version, so just remember that.
FF 14 is good on the Switch 2
This isn’t a question but just a justification why playing FF 14 on the Switch 2 is good. For starters, you can play it on the go when it isn’t mounted. For Switch 2 players, they can pretty much navigate through the controls easily. The game itself doesn’t have too many issues, or none at all, with the graphics or performance. If you haven’t played the game yet and you have a Switch 2, why not give it a try? The Free Trial is there to make you decide whether you want to get it or not.
