Final Fantasy 14 Switch 2 launch details, including subscription fees, Nintendo Switch Online perk, more
Posted on August 4, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
in News, Switch 2
Final Fantasy 14 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today, and Square Enix has provided various details including subscription fees, a perk for Nintendo Switch Online members, and more. FFXIV Coins are needed for service fees.
The big thing right now is that Square Enix is waiving subscription fees for about one month. After this, a 30-day free play period when registering a new platform will be available. You’ll then need a subscription fee to play after that.
To celebrate the game’s release on Nintendo Switch 2, both versions of the Complete Edition are 30% off until Thursday, 13 August 2026!
To help ensure a stable launch experience, subscription fees will be waived for approximately one month following release.
Following this period, the 30-day free play period included when registering a new platform will begin. Once this time has elapsed, a subscription fee will be required to continue playing. A separate subscription is required to play the Nintendo Switch 2 version, regardless of whether you are subscribed on another platform. However, if you have remaining game time on other platforms, the Nintendo Switch 2 subscription will be available at half price.
(Please note that the half price discount is not available while free game time is active on other platforms.)
A subscription to Nintendo Switch Online is not required to play FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Playing the Nintendo Switch 2 Version
A Square Enix account and Nintendo account are required to play FINAL FANTASY XIV.
1. Link your Nintendo account with your user profile on the Nintendo Switch 2.
2. Purchase FINAL FANTASY XIV on the user profile that you will use to play the game.
3. Once purchased, launch FINAL FANTASY XIV from the HOME menu.
4. Enter your Square Enix account.* Upon launching for the very first time, the Nintendo Switch 2 user profile will be linked to your Square Enix account. You will not be able to unlink the accounts or transfer to another account once linked. Please be careful and confirm that both accounts are correct before linking.
* If you are currently playing on another platform, such as the Windows version, and would like to continue playing with the same character on the Nintendo Switch 2 version, you must select the service account that you have already been using to play when prompted to register a license. After this, follow the additional instructions displayed on screen. Please note that you will be unable to play as your existing character if you select the option to create a new service account.
When creating a new character, you will be prompted to select a starting World. Special bonuses are offered for creating a character on certain Worlds.
Learn more about bonuses earned for creating characters on New and Preferred Worlds.
Visit the Server Status page for a list of Worlds that are currently classified as New or Preferred.* Depending on the circumstances, there may be times when no Worlds are classified as New or Preferred, or character creation is temporarily unavailable on certain Worlds.
Payment for subscription fees, additional services, and optional items will require FFXIV Coins, which can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop.
Once purchased, FFXIV Coins can be used on the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Mog Station for subscription fees and other account services, or on the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store for optional items.
After purchasing FFXIV Coins, close the game and log in again to the Nintendo Switch 2 version for the coins to be credited to your Square Enix account. The newly purchased FFXIV Coins will not be available for use until you have logged in again, so please ensure to do so following a purchase.
When Playing Only on the Nintendo Switch 2 Version
Payments will be handled using FFXIV Coins only.
When Playing on Multiple Platforms
When purchasing optional items, you can visit the Online Store and change the platform to select your desired method of payment.
Those with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be able to register one additional aetheryte as a free destination, which you can teleport to for free (0 gil).
This perk is only available when playing the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
The launcher for the Nintendo Switch 2 version will generally focus on news concerning game-related announcements. For information regarding other services, merchandise, and live events, please refer to the Lodestone website.
If you’re wondering how Final Fantasy 14 runs on Nintendo Switch 2, some of the first gameplay is available here.
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