Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XIV for the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing the long-running MMORPG to Nintendo's latest hybrid hardware.
The launch makes the game available on the Nintendo eShop in three formats — Free Trial, Starter Edition, and Complete Edition — allowing both new and returning players to access Hydaelyn from the Switch 2.
According to the Nintendo eShop listing and Square Enix announcements, the Complete Edition is currently discounted by 30 percent for a limited time.
The eShop shows the Complete Edition at $41.99 through August 8, 2026; that package includes 30 days of game access and the available expansion content listed with the edition.
The Starter Edition is listed at $20 and is described as including the base game plus 30 days of access.
The Free Trial remains available for players who want to sample the game before purchasing.
Square Enix describes the Free Trial as unusually generous compared with typical MMO demos.
The official listing states that the Free Trial grants access to the main campaign and the game's early expansions while imposing limits on social and progression features.
Trial accounts cannot use Party Finder, are prevented from sending chat messages, cannot register friends, are barred from trading, and cannot purchase or register housing.
Trial characters are also capped at a specified level and have access to a subset of the game's job roster, while still being able to play through the primary storyline.
The eShop lists the required storage for Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 at approximately 117 GB, so players should plan for a substantial download and install.
For longtime fans of Final Fantasy XIV and newcomers alike, the port to Nintendo's hybrid console provides a new way to experience the game's world on a portable screen.
This release follows Square Enix's ongoing support of Final Fantasy XIV, which has expanded significantly since its relaunch; the title has seen multiple major expansions and continued post-launch content under producer and director Naoki Yoshida.
For full details on edition contents, trial restrictions, and platform-specific requirements, consult the official Nintendo eShop page and Square Enix's release notes.
The launch makes the game available on the Nintendo eShop in three formats — Free Trial, Starter Edition, and Complete Edition — allowing both new and returning players to access Hydaelyn from the Switch 2.
According to the Nintendo eShop listing and Square Enix announcements, the Complete Edition is currently discounted by 30 percent for a limited time.
The eShop shows the Complete Edition at $41.99 through August 8, 2026; that package includes 30 days of game access and the available expansion content listed with the edition.
The Starter Edition is listed at $20 and is described as including the base game plus 30 days of access.
The Free Trial remains available for players who want to sample the game before purchasing.
Square Enix describes the Free Trial as unusually generous compared with typical MMO demos.
The official listing states that the Free Trial grants access to the main campaign and the game's early expansions while imposing limits on social and progression features.
Trial accounts cannot use Party Finder, are prevented from sending chat messages, cannot register friends, are barred from trading, and cannot purchase or register housing.
Trial characters are also capped at a specified level and have access to a subset of the game's job roster, while still being able to play through the primary storyline.
The eShop lists the required storage for Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 at approximately 117 GB, so players should plan for a substantial download and install.
For longtime fans of Final Fantasy XIV and newcomers alike, the port to Nintendo's hybrid console provides a new way to experience the game's world on a portable screen.
This release follows Square Enix's ongoing support of Final Fantasy XIV, which has expanded significantly since its relaunch; the title has seen multiple major expansions and continued post-launch content under producer and director Naoki Yoshida.
For full details on edition contents, trial restrictions, and platform-specific requirements, consult the official Nintendo eShop page and Square Enix's release notes.
