Overview

On September 30, 2010 Final Fantasy XIV was launched worldwide on the PC. However, the release was burdened by an unprepared and incomplete product. In order to fix the mistakes of the original product, much of the content was changed with additional new content added. The improvement originally just titled as Version 2.0 was officially renamed Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.

The relaunch was produced and directed by Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi) and included a revamped graphic engine, better server infrastructure, user interface, redesigned maps, and more gameplay options. The changes helped save the title and FFXIV: A Realm Reborn has thrived since its launch in August, 2013 and now has approximately 6 million subscribers.

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Prologue

Hydaelyn, a vibrant planet blessed by the Light of the Cyrstal. Amid azure seas, encompassing the westernmost of the Three Great Continents, there lies a realm embraced by gods and forged by heroes. Her name - Eorzea. It is here that your tale unfolds. Beckoned by the Mothercrystal, the source of all life, you must embark upon a quest to deliver the land from an eternity of Darkness.


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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has had several patches and expansions since its release:

  • A Realm Awoken - Patch 2.1 released on Dec. 16, 2013.
  • Through the Maelstrom - Patch 2.2 released on Mar. 27, 2014.
  • Defenders of Eorzea - Patch 2.3 released on Jul. 8, 2014.
  • Dreams of Ice - Patch 2.4 released on Oct. 28, 2014.
  • Before the Fall - Patch 2.5 released on Jan. 20, 2015.
  • Heavensward - Expansion 3.0 released on Jun. 23, 2015.
  • As Goes Light, So Goes Darkness - Patch 3.1 released on Nov. 10, 2015.
  • The Gears of Change - Patch 3.2 released on Feb. 23, 2016.
  • Revenge of the Horde - Patch 3.3 released on Jun. 7, 2016.
  • Soul Surrender - Patch 3.4 released on Sep. 27, 2016.
  • The Far Edge of Fate - Patch 3.5 released on Jan. 17, 2017.
  • Stormblood - Expansion 4.0 released on Jun. 30, 2017.
  • The Legend Returns - Patch 4.1 released on Oct. 10, 2017.
  • Rise of a New Sun - Patch 4.2 released on Jan. 30, 2018.
  • Under the Moonlight - Patch 4.3 released on May 22, 2018.
  • Prelude in Violet - Patch 4.4 released on Sep. 18, 2018.
  • A Requiem for Heroes - Patch 4.5 released on Jan. 8, 2019.
  • Shadowbringers - Expansion 5.0 released on Jul. 2, 2019.
  • Vows of Virtue, Deeds of Cruelty - Patch 5.1 released on Oct. 29, 2019.
  • Echoes of a Fallen Star - Patch 5.2 released on Feb. 18, 2020.
  • Reflections in Crystal - Patch 5.3 released on Aug. 11, 2020.
  • Futures Rewritten - Patch 5.4 released on Dec. 8, 2020.
  • Death Unto Dawn - Patch 5.5 released on Apr. 13, 2021.
  • Endwalker - Expansion 6.0 released on Dec. 7, 2021.
  • Newfound Adventure - Patch 6.1 released on Apr. 12, 2022.

All Releases

Title Platform Release Date (JP) Release Date (US)
Final Fantasy XIV [14]: A Realm Reborn PC / PS3 2013-08-27 2013-08-27
Final Fantasy XIV [14]: A Realm Reborn PS4 2014-04-14 2014-04-14
Final Fantasy XIV [14]: A Realm Reborn Mac 2015-06-23 2015-06-23
Final Fantasy XIV [14]: Heavensward PS3 / PS4 / PC / Mac 2015-06-23 2015-06-23
Final Fantasy XIV [14]: Stormblood PS4 / PC / Mac 2017-06-20 2017-06-20
Final Fantasy XIV [14]: Shadowbringers PS4 / PC / Mac 2019-07-02 2019-07-02
Final Fantasy XIV [14]: Endwalker PS4 / PC / Mac 2021-12-07 2021-12-07

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