Final Fantasy XIV Online Releases For Switch 2 On 4th August 2026
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on 4th August 2026, giving Nintendo’s new hybrid console access to the long-running MMORPG. The release matters because it expands the game to another major platform and includes a free trial, potentially making it easier for new players to try it before subscribing.
Pre-orders are available on the Switch 2 eShop, with the Starter Edition priced at £11.99, the Complete Edition at £44.99 and the Complete Collector’s Edition at £87.99; Dawntrail editions are also being sold separately. The game is estimated to require 117GB of storage, while Square Enix says more details will follow.
In short
- Final Fantasy XIV launches on Switch 2 on 4th August 2026.
- Prices range from £11.99 to £87.99.
- The download is estimated at 117GB.
Explained simply
Final Fantasy XIV Online is a video game where many players around the world explore a fantasy world together online. The game has been running for many years and costs money to play through a monthly subscription. Square Enix, the company that makes it, has announced it will come to Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026.
Until now, the game has mainly been available on computers and PlayStation devices. Bringing it to Switch 2 matters because that console can be played at home or taken with you, and millions of people own Nintendo devices. This makes the game available to a much wider audience.
Square Enix is offering a free trial so new players can try it without paying first. Different versions are available at different prices starting from £11.99, and the company says more information will be released before launch.
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