Square Enix has revealed that its long-running MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this August – yay! But, there’s a catch: in order to play it on Switch 2, you will need to pay for a separate subscription to FFXIV, even if you already pay for a subscription to play the game on other platforms. So yes, that means to play FFXIV on Switch 2, you will need to buy a new subscription, and if you want to continue playing on other platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC, you will need to maintain that additional subscription too.
Despite the subscription shenanigans, your Switch 2 account will feature cross-progression with your other accounts. Plus, Square Enix and Nintendo say you will not need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order to play FFXIV on the Switch 2.
This announcement was made during today’s Final Fantasy XIV: Fan Fest opening ceremony keynote, where Square Enix also unveiled Evercold, the latest expansion for the game, launching in January 2027.
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