US EditionFinal Fantasy 14 Hits Switch 2 in August With a New Subscription Twist
Square Enix said the Switch 2 version will use a separate subscription, with a 50% discount for existing players and a one-month free early-access period.
- During Friday's Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival, Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu and director Naoki Yoshida announced the popular MMORPG will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this August, marking its first appearance on a Nintendo platform in 13 years.
- The Switch 2 version requires a separate subscription fee, a decision Yoshi-P said resulted from months of discussions with Nintendo; existing subscribers on other platforms receive a 50% discount for the new service.
- Unlike many online titles on the system, players do not need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to access the game, a requirement confirmed during the keynote presentation.
- Ahead of the August release, Square Enix will host a month-long early access period for players to test the game for free, aiming to identify and resolve potential bugs.
- The keynote also revealed the upcoming 'Evercold' expansion arriving January 2027 and a 24-player 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' crossover raid series titled 'Ghosts of Desire'.
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