Overview
- Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIV on the Nintendo Switch 2 on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, and is waiving subscription fees for about one month to let new players try the game.
- The Switch 2 edition is sold on the Nintendo eShop in Starter, Complete, and Complete Collector’s editions with a free trial available and a 30% discount on Complete Editions through Aug. 13.
- Playing on Switch 2 requires its own FFXIV subscription even if you already subscribe on another platform, though remaining game time on other platforms grants a 50% discount for the Switch 2 subscription.
- On first launch a Nintendo account is permanently linked to a Square Enix service account, and all subscriptions and optional purchases on the Switch 2 must be paid with FFXIV Coins bought through the Nintendo eShop.
- Players report solid performance at launch and the release coincides with the Yo‑Kai Watch in‑game collaboration plus a Nintendo Switch Online perk that adds a free aetheryte teleport destination, which should help onboard new users ahead of future content.