Final Fantasy XIV

The gold standard themepark MMORPG — free trial up to level 70.

Square EnixSince 2013

Play Final Fantasy XIV free

By the FreeMMO Compass editorial teamReviewed: September 2026Our methodology

Our score

0,0/10

Outstanding

Verdict

One of the most acclaimed MMORPGs ever made. The free trial is famously generous — the base game plus the entire Heavensward expansion, up to level 70, with no time limit.

About Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix's flagship MMORPG, and one of the most respected themepark MMOs ever made. One character levels every job, so you swap between tank, healer and damage roles at will, and the story runs across the base game and its expansions, broken up by dungeons, trials and big raids.

The reason to start here is the free trial: the whole base game plus the entire Heavensward expansion, up to level 70, with no time limit. That's dozens of hours before you spend a cent. A subscription later unlocks the newer expansions and the full social features.

Screenshots from Final Fantasy XIV

What we like

✓ Enormous, high-quality story content for free
✓ Every class on one character
✓ Welcoming community

What to know

× Free trial blocks some social features
× Subscription needed for the full game

At a glance

SettingFantasy

PlatformsPC · PlayStation · Xbox

Browser playableNo

DeveloperSquare Enix

Released2013

ModelFree to play

How to play Final Fantasy XIV for free

Getting into Final Fantasy XIV takes about a minute:

It's free to play — no purchase needed to begin.
Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.
Download the free client and create an account.
Hit “Play Final Fantasy XIV free” and jump in.

The bottom line

Final Fantasy XIV earns 9.0/10 in our review. We'd call it outstanding. You'll enjoy it for enormous, high-quality story content for free and every class on one character; just go in knowing free trial blocks some social features. It's a free download on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, so trying it costs you nothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Final Fantasy XIV free to play?

Yes. Final Fantasy XIV is free to start — The gold standard themepark MMORPG — free trial up to level 70. There may be optional in-game purchases or premium tiers, but getting in costs nothing.

What platforms is Final Fantasy XIV on?

Final Fantasy XIV is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox.

Can you play Final Fantasy XIV in a browser?

No — Final Fantasy XIV needs a download or client and doesn't run in the browser.

Who made Final Fantasy XIV and when did it release?

Final Fantasy XIV was developed by Square Enix and released in 2013.