Final Fantasy 14 Arrives on Switch 2 With a Launch Discount
Square Enix's long-running MMORPG hits Nintendo hardware for the first time today, and the Complete Edition is 30% off through August 8.
A Long Road to Nintendo
Final Fantasy 14 has had quite the journey. The original 2010 release was, by most accounts, a rough launch that Square Enix quickly moved to fix. In 2013, the studio relaunched the game as Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn on PS3 and PC, and the response was dramatically better. Since then, the MMORPG has built a loyal player base over more than a decade, eventually arriving on PS4 in 2014, PS5 in 2021, and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.
Today, as reported by VGC, Switch 2 joins that list. This is the first time Final Fantasy 14 has ever appeared on a Nintendo platform, making it a notable moment for fans who have long played on the go with Nintendo hardware.
What Versions Are Available and What They Cost
Switch 2 players have three ways to get into the game. The Free Trial, which weighs in at around 117 GB, lets players work through the entirety of A Realm Reborn plus the first three story expansions, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers, without paying a cent. That is a substantial amount of content for free, though the trial does come with meaningful restrictions: no Party Finder, no in-game chat, no trading or Market Board access, no PvP, no Ultimate Raids, and no housing. Players are also capped at level 80 rather than the full level 100, and have access to 18 of the 22 available jobs. For someone who mostly wants to experience the story solo, though, the Free Trial covers a lot of ground.
The Starter Edition and Complete Edition both include 30 days of free playtime at purchase. After that initial month, a monthly subscription is required to keep playing with full access. One thing worth knowing: if a player lets their subscription lapse, their character progress freezes and they cannot fall back to the Free Trial version. It is a one-way door once you buy in.
To celebrate the Switch 2 launch, the Complete Edition is currently 30% off on the Nintendo eShop. According to VGC, that brings the price to $41.99 in the US and £31.49 in the UK, down from the standard $59.99 and £44.99. The discount runs through August 8.
A Smart Entry Point for New Players
For anyone considering jumping in, the Free Trial path makes a lot of sense. Three expansions worth of story content, free, with no time limit, gives a genuinely thorough look at whether the game clicks before any money changes hands. The social restrictions are real, and players who want the full multiplayer experience will eventually need to subscribe, but the trial is unusually generous compared to what many online games offer.
Final Fantasy 14 now spans PlayStation 3 through PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2. The Switch 2 version is available to download starting today, with the launch discount window closing on August 8.
How much does the Final Fantasy 14 Complete Edition cost on Switch 2 right now?
During the launch discount period, the Complete Edition is $41.99 in the US and £31.49 in the UK, down from the regular prices of $59.99 and £44.99 respectively. The sale runs through August 8, 2026.
What does the Final Fantasy 14 Free Trial include on Switch 2?
The Free Trial lets players complete the base game A Realm Reborn and its first three expansions, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers, at no cost. Players are capped at level 80 and have access to 18 of the 22 playable jobs, with restrictions on most social and multiplayer features.
Is Final Fantasy 14 on Switch 2 the first time the game has appeared on a Nintendo platform?
Yes. According to VGC, this marks the first time Final Fantasy 14 has come to a Nintendo platform in any form.