Though Final Fantasy XIV’s time on the PlayStation 4 may quickly be coming to an finish, the critically acclaimed MMO RPG will quickly present up on a brand new console: the Nintendo Switch 2. But whereas the prospect of grinding by means of raids and dungeons from the consolation of your individual mattress is definitely engaging, it seems that this port comes with a wierd caveat.
Shortly after Sq. Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu introduced Final Fantasy XIV could be coming to Switch 2 throughout the sport’s North American Fan Competition, Kiryu launched into an evidence of how subscriptions will work on the console. Whereas PC, Xbox, and PlayStation will all work with a normal Final Fantasy XIV subscription, the Nintendo Switch 2 requires gamers have a definite subscription for simply that console. Fortunately, gamers is not going to want a Switch On-line subscription to play–though Kiryu did add that Final Fantasy XIV subscribers can get one for 50% much less. Moreover, these with an lively PC, Xbox, and PlayStation subscription will get 50% off a Switch 2 subscription.
“After discussions with Nintendo, it was determined that the Switch 2 model of Final Fantasy XIV would require a separate subscription,” Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida added. “This was determined after many months of discussions with Nintendo and we perceive that is totally different to how we have performed issues earlier than.”
Lengthy story brief, these planning on enjoying Final Fantasy XIV throughout Switch 2 and one other platform must keep two subscriptions to take action. Although this may not be an issue for these enjoying solely on Switch 2, it is a weird challenge that does not exist between any of the opposite console variations.
Although an official launch date has but to be revealed, Final Fantasy XIV is slated to launch on Switch 2 this August. The sport’s subsequent growth, Evercold, is about to launch in January 2027. The growth options two new lessons and several other large modifications, together with a wholly new battle system.