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Is FFXIV cross-platform?

However you play, we're all in this together!

The best way to experience Final Fantasy XIV is with a group of friends to share the adventure. The game is available on a multitude of platforms, but does FFXIV support cross-platform multiplayer?

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The short answer is yes, FFXIV features cross-platform multiplayer. Whether you’re playing on PC, Mac or Playstation, you’ll encounters players playing across all of those. In other words, if you play on PC and you have a friend who can only play via Playstation, you can easily team up. The same will apply to those who play via Xbox when the game launches on the platform in Spring 2024, just in time for Dawntrail.

While this is an amazing feature, you’ll need to keep in mind that this might change how you interact with others players. For instance, Playstation or Xbox players may be unable to put down their controller in order to answer a question or otherwise respond to chat. Keep this in mind when you’re questioning the friendliness of players you encounter across your journey. 

What platforms is FFXIV available for?

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Here’s the full list of platforms where you can play Final Fantasy XIV, along with their release date:

PlatformRelease date
WindowsAugust 27, 2013
MacJune 23, 2015
Playstation 4April 14, 2014
Playstation 5May 25, 2021
Xbox Series X/SSpring 2024

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Paula Vaynshteyn
With her first experience of gaming being on an Atari ST, Paula has been gaming for her entire life. She’s 7,000 hours deep into Final Fantasy XIV, spends more time on cozy games than she would care to admit, and is also your friendly resident Whovian. Juggling online adventuring with family life has its struggles, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.