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Final Fantasy 14’s Free Ride on Switch 2 Is Coming to an End
Square Enix is ending the free access period for Final Fantasy 14 on Nintendo Switch 2, reinstating the requirement for a paid subscription from Monday, 7 September. The move follows a month-long grace period after the MMO's Switch 2 launch, and matters because the console version requires its own separate subscription in addition to any existing Final Fantasy 14 subscription players may hold on other platforms.
Players on Switch 2 do not need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play, and those already subscribed on another platform get 50% off the Switch 2 subscription cost. Rather than paying directly, players must buy FFXIV Coins via the Nintendo eShop and redeem them through the game's Mog Station to cover fees, though automatic renewals only work if enough coins are held in the account. Anyone who buys the Starter or Complete Edition gets 30 days of free play before needing to subscribe, while those who have never purchased any version of the game can keep playing indefinitely via the free trial without a subscription.
In short
- FF14's free Switch 2 access ends Monday, 7 September.
- Switch 2 needs its own separate paid subscription, bought via eShop coins.
- Existing subscribers get 50% off; free trial remains open to new players.
Explained simply
Final Fantasy 14 is an online role-playing game made by Square Enix, in which players explore a shared fantasy world and take part in quests and battles. It is available on several platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, and people can play together across platforms.
The game has a free trial, but access to the full game normally requires a paid subscription. On Switch 2, that subscription is separate from any subscription a player has for another platform; players can pay using FFXIV Coins bought through the Nintendo eShop. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is not required.
New players can try the game without paying through its free trial, while buying the Starter or Complete Edition includes 30 days of play. Players who already subscribe on another platform receive a discount on the Switch 2 subscription.