Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Spotlight
FeatureFinal Fantasy 14's big 5.3 patch opens up the path to new players
Naoki Yoshida on crossovers, killing old content and going beyond 20 million players.
"Please look forward to it."
FeatureHow Final Fantasy's biggest failure changed the series for the better
Naoki Yoshida on the past, present and future of Final Fantasy 14.
Digital FoundryFace-Off: Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn on PS4
How does the next-gen version of Square Enix's reworked MMORPG compare?
Key events
28th November 2020
20th October 2014
Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward expansion adds new race, airships
19th April 2014
4th April 2014
12th February 2014
6th December 2013
5th November 2013
Final Fantasy 14 relaunch exceeded Square Enix's expectations
30th October 2013
29th September 2013
17th September 2013
Final Fantasy 14 digital sales resume as server problems ease
6th September 2013
5th September 2013
Sony offers refunds as Final Fantasy 14 launch catastrophe worsens
2nd September 2013
Rayman Legends outsells Origins week one by 20 per cent in UK chart
8th August 2013
7th January 2013
Rebooted Final Fantasy 14 beta details and glamorous new video
20th September 2012
26th July 2012
Final Fantasy 14's next major patch comes out 8th December
And it's got Emerald Weapon.
Final Fantasy 14 will be playable on PS5 via backwards compatibility
Uses in-game PS4 Pro settings, plus quick load times.
FeatureFinal Fantasy 14's big 5.3 patch opens up the path to new players
Naoki Yoshida on crossovers, killing old content and going beyond 20 million players.
FeatureMeet the Final Fantasy 14 players who marry in the game - and in real life
"We kept it a secret from everyone for months."
Ruby Weapon looks just as boss in Final Fantasy 14 as it did in Final Fantasy 7
Memories of Whirlsand.
FeatureFinal Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida on the next generation and the challenges of future-proofing MMOs
"Please look forward to it."
Microsoft's Phil Spencer promises Final Fantasy 14 is finally coming to Xbox
Cross-platform and all.
Final Fantasy 14's Nier: Automata-inspired raid gets an airing in new trailer
Ahead of next week's release.
A Final Fantasy 14 float is joining this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
"Online communities reinforce that we are not alone."
Monster Hunter's Rathalos is coming to Final Fantasy 14 in August
Alongside Palico and Poogie minions, and more.
FeatureHow Final Fantasy's biggest failure changed the series for the better
Naoki Yoshida on the past, present and future of Final Fantasy 14.
Square Enix pulls Mac version of Final Fantasy 14 from sale
Offers refunds.
Yep, Nobuo Uematsu's new Final Fantasy song sounds lovely
Mournful piano intro then...
Final Fantasy 14 gets Final Fantasy 7's Gold Saucer next month
Chocobo Racing! Triple Triad! Nostalgia!
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn hit by DDOS attack
But customer details safe.
Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward expansion adds new race, airships
Level cap raised to 60.
PC version of Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn goes free for 14 days
But trial not available for PS4 or PS3.
Final Fantasy 14 boss lobbying Microsoft for cross-platform play
Keen to launch Xbox One version of the MMO.
West-made "large-scale online titles" from Square Enix this financial year
But what could they be?
Digital FoundryThe mystery of Final Fantasy 14's "HD Quality" mode
Digital Foundry plays around with an interesting display setting on PS4.
Digital FoundryFace-Off: Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn on PS4
How does the next-gen version of Square Enix's reworked MMORPG compare?
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn reaches over 2 million registered accounts
Not too shabby for a game that was once a disaster.
FeatureMeet the man who salvaged Final Fantasy 14 from ruin
Naoki Yoshida, world saviour.
Final Fantasy 14 PS4 beta test open to all
Until 7th April.
FF14 PS4 beta in two phases, one with character wipe
Has Vita Remote Play, mouse and keyboard support.
Final Fantasy 14 helps Square Enix swing back to profit
MMO "making favourable progress".
Final Fantasy 14 out on PS4 on 14th April
Beta available to all, starts 22nd Feb.
Final Fantasy 14 update 2.1 release date announced
10-minute trailer runs through new features.
Final Fantasy 14 out on PS4 April 2014
Beta begins 22nd February.
Final Fantasy 14 relaunch exceeded Square Enix's expectations
1.5 million players now registered in two months.
Final Fantasy 14 PS4 beta release date announced
1.5 million registered players on PC and PS3.
Digital FoundryFace-Off: Final Fantasy 14
A realm reborn - but has Square's MMO rid itself of its demons?
Now Lightning is in Final Fantasy 14
She gets around.
Final Fantasy 14 digital sales resume as server problems ease
Time to jump in?
Final Fantasy 14 companion app released
iOS version out now. Android version in development.
Switch from playing Final Fantasy 14 on PS3 to PS4 for free
UPDATE: but you lose PS3 version.
FeatureDispatches from A Realm Reborn
How is life in Final Fantasy 14's troubled paradise - and what does it say about MMOs?
Sony offers refunds as Final Fantasy 14 launch catastrophe worsens
UPDATE: Square Enix issues statement, says "worst problems have been alleviated".
Square Enix extends Final Fantasy 14 free play time amid server woes
Emergency maintenance scheduled for tonight.
Rayman Legends outsells Origins week one by 20 per cent in UK chart
UPDATE: Sells best on Wii U.
Final Fantasy 14 removed from sale following server woes
"Overwhelmingly positive" response causing extremely long wait times.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn early access announced
Last beta weekend dated.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn isn't coming to Xbox due to Microsoft not allowing cross-platform play
"I don't want the community to be divided."
A million registrations for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn beta
Can lightning strike twice?
FeatureFinal Fantasy born again
Fixing Square Enix's problem MMO.
Final Fantasy 15 and Kingdom Hearts 3 confirmed for Xbox One in addition to PS4
Data from the PS3 version of FF14 can be carried to the PS4.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn out on PC and PS3 this August
Monthly subscriptions cost Ł7.69 / €10.99.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn release date narrowed
PS3 beta test due in June, with cross-platform play.
Rebooted Final Fantasy 14 beta details and glamorous new video
Rather have a bowl of Chocobopops?
VideoFinal Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn TGS trailer
Is it enough?