Can I Run Final Fantasy XIV on My PC / Laptop?

An Intel Core i5-8400 or equivalent, a GTX 970 or RX 480 graphics card, and 8 GB of RAM on Windows 11 64-bit with DirectX 11. That gets you 1080p at low to standard settings.

An Intel Core i7-9700 or equivalent, an RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT, and 16 GB of RAM. That is the tier for 1080p at high settings holding close to 60 fps outside of crowded areas.

It is a free official tool from Square Enix that runs a short in-engine scene on your PC and gives you a numeric score and rating. Yes, use it before buying the game or new hardware. It is the most direct way to know how your specific machine will do, and it tests the newer DLSS and FSR options too.

Crowded hubs like Limsa Lominsa, hunt trains, and full alliance raids load a lot of other players' characters and gear at once, and that leans on your CPU more than your GPU. A fast graphics card does not fix this on its own. Lowering the Character Display and other-player Visual Effects settings helps more than lowering graphics quality.

The game's own display settings cap the frame rate at a maximum of 90 fps. There used to be a true unlimited option, but it was removed years ago. Even a very high-end card will not show a number above 90 inside the client.

It works, being the official minimum, though 16 GB is the recommended tier and the better choice if you multitask, run add-ons, or keep a browser open alongside the game.

About 140 GB with the Dawntrail expansion installed. An SSD is not strictly required, but it noticeably cuts load times between zones and instances.

It is not an official requirement, a hard drive will run the game, but an SSD makes zone loads and duty entry noticeably faster and is worth it if you have the option.

Only slightly. Dawntrail brought the game's first major graphics update, including DLSS and FSR support and better lighting and textures, but the official minimum GPU stayed close to what it was before. The recommended tier moved up modestly to an RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT.

Yes, since the Dawntrail graphics update. Both NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling are available in the display settings regardless of which brand of card you have, and they help most on cards near the minimum.

Yes, past the free trial. A subscription runs roughly 13 to 15 US dollars a month depending on the tier, on top of owning the base game and expansions.

There is a genuinely generous free trial: you can play up to level 80 through the A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers content with no time limit. Beyond that, it is a paid subscription game.

DirectX 11. The game has not moved to DirectX 12, so any GPU that meets the minimum card requirement already supports the DirectX version it needs.

Good enough to play. The RTX 3050 sits at Final Fantasy XIV's minimum, so expect 1080p low to medium and a bit of tuning for smoothness.

That card falls short. The GTX 1650 is under Final Fantasy XIV's minimum, which leaves you very low settings and a shaky frame rate. Around 45 to 55 fps at 1080p High. Comfortable in open zones, weaker in crowded hubs.

It will run. The GTX 1060 6GB meets Final Fantasy XIV's minimum, which means 1080p on low to medium and a smoother result once you lower a couple of options. Around 55 to 65 fps at 1080p High, dropping into the 40s in crowded cities or hunt trains.

Yes, at the lower end. With the RX 580 you clear Final Fantasy XIV's minimum, so 1080p low to medium is the target and easing back a setting helps. Around 55 to 65 fps at 1080p High, similar to the GTX 1060 6GB.

Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4060 sits at or above Final Fantasy XIV's recommended card, so 1080p on high is smooth and 1440p is well within reach. Around 100 to 110 fps at 1080p Maximum, well past what the game's 90 fps cap will even show.

Yes, with room to spare. Final Fantasy XIV recommends less than the RTX 3060 offers, so expect smooth 1080p high and a playable 1440p. Around 90 to 100 fps at 1080p Maximum, in line with community benchmark-tool scores in the 76 to 102 fps range.

That is more than enough. The RTX 2060 clears Final Fantasy XIV's recommended requirement, so aim for high at 1080p or step up to 1440p. Around 75 to 90 fps at 1080p Maximum, matching the official recommended tier.

Yes, on modest settings. The GTX 1660 meets what Final Fantasy XIV needs at minimum, so 1080p low to medium is the sweet spot.

Fine for a lighter setup. The GTX 1660 Super clears Final Fantasy XIV's minimum, so target 1080p low to medium and adjust down for a steady rate.

Yes. Final Fantasy XIV runs on the RX 6600 at 1080p low to medium; shave a setting or two and the frame rate settles.

It clears the bar. The GTX 1660 Ti matches Final Fantasy XIV's minimum, so 1080p on low to medium is realistic once you tune a few settings.

No trouble at all. The RTX 3060 Ti meets or beats what Final Fantasy XIV recommends, so 1080p high runs well and 1440p is realistic.

Plenty of power here. The RTX 4050 is above Final Fantasy XIV's recommended tier, so high 1080p is smooth and 1440p is a fair target.

Below spec. The GTX 1050 Ti does not clear Final Fantasy XIV's minimum, so plan for low settings, low fps, or a game that will not boot.

Yes. The RTX 4070 has headroom over Final Fantasy XIV's recommended card, so you can push 1080p high and move to 1440p when you want. Hits the game's 90 fps display cap at 1080p Maximum, and stays smooth at 4K Maximum too.

Yes, but through Square Enix's official macOS launcher, which is a wrapper rather than a native Apple Silicon build and runs noticeably worse than the PC version. Many Mac players instead use the community-built XIV on Mac launcher, which supports Metal natively and reports far better frame rates, up to around 120 fps at 1440p on Apple Silicon in testing. Either way, expect more setup than a straightforward Windows install.

Recent Intel Iris Xe and AMD Radeon 780M or similar integrated graphics can run it at 1080p on low to standard settings for a playable frame rate. Older or weaker integrated graphics will fall below the GTX 970 or RX 480 minimum and struggle.

A Chromebook depends on cloud streaming here too, since nothing was built to run directly on Chrome OS hardware.

Yes. Valve rates it Playable rather than fully Verified on Steam Deck, mainly because some text entry needs the on-screen keyboard and Bluetooth controllers need manual switching in the quick access menu. Performance itself is good at the game's default settings. The ROG Ally and Legion Go run it comfortably too, being more powerful handhelds.

Yes, and it is not particularly demanding at 4K compared to newer AAA games. An RTX 3070 or RX 6800 class card holds a steady 60 fps at 4K Maximum settings in most content outside the busiest crowds.

Yes, comfortably. An RTX 3060 or better clears 60 fps at 1440p Maximum settings in normal play, and stronger cards give you more buffer for crowded areas.

The official recommended tier, an RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT with an Intel Core i7-9700 class CPU, holds 60 fps at 1080p high settings outside of dense crowds. In cities and hunt trains, CPU strength matters more than the GPU for keeping frame rate up.

Yes on most modern mid-range cards. An RTX 3060 or better handles 1080p Maximum settings well past 60 fps, and an RTX 3070 or similar handles 1440p Maximum comfortably.

Yes. 16 GB is the official recommended amount and is plenty for the game itself, add-ons, and voice chat or a browser running alongside it.

For the game alone, yes. 16 GB covers it. 32 GB only helps if you are also running heavy background software, streaming software, or a lot of browser tabs at the same time.

Yes, both have official versions, and Dawntrail is fully playable on either. The PS5 version runs noticeably smoother and loads faster than the PS4 version. This page focuses on the PC version.

Look first at whether your card clears the GTX 970 or RX 480 minimum, whether your graphics drivers are current, and whether the install has gotten corrupted. Running the official benchmark tool first tells you quickly whether hardware is even the issue.

There is no official Linux client from Square Enix, but Proton runs it well, well enough to earn a Playable rating on Steam Deck, just short of full Verified because some text entry needs the on-screen keyboard and Bluetooth controllers need manual reconnecting, both minor annoyances on a desktop. The community XIVLauncher wraps the same Proton approach in a smoother login flow, and ProtonDB tracks which Proton version is currently working best.

Yes. Final Fantasy XIV launched on Xbox Series X and S in March 2024, and it runs the full game including Dawntrail. There is no Xbox One version. This page focuses on the PC version.

Yes, within reason. At the official minimum of a GTX 970 or RX 480, an i5-8400, and 8 GB of RAM you can play at 1080p on low to standard settings. It is one of the more forgiving MMOs on older hardware.

No. There is no Switch version of Final Fantasy XIV. It is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Mac.

It is not officially listed on GeForce Now, so cloud play support is inconsistent. The game runs well enough on modest local hardware, including many laptops, that cloud streaming is rarely necessary.

Yes, comfortably above the official minimum. Expect somewhere around 60 to 75 fps at 1080p High settings outside of crowded cities.

Yes, well above minimum and close to the recommended tier's performance. Expect roughly 70 to 85 fps at 1080p Maximum settings.

Yes, above the recommended RTX 2060 tier. It holds around 85 to 100 fps at 1080p Maximum settings and handles 1440p high settings well.

Yes, well above recommended. It runs 1080p Maximum in the 110 to 130 fps range and holds a steady 60 fps at 4K Maximum outside of dense crowds.

Yes, more than this game needs at 1080p or 1440p. It is a strong choice if your real goal is smooth 4K Maximum settings, since the game's own 90 fps cap limits what you will see at lower resolutions.

Yes, easily. It hits the client's 90 fps display cap at 1080p and 1440p Maximum settings, and runs 4K Maximum comfortably.

Yes, and it is far more card than this game needs. It is capped at 90 fps by the client at 1080p and 1440p. Its advantage shows up in 4K Maximum settings and in keeping frame rate high during crowded hunt trains.

Yes, above the recommended tier. Expect around 100 to 115 fps at 1080p Maximum settings and a solid 1440p Maximum experience.

Yes, at 1080p on low to standard settings for a playable frame rate, roughly 30 to 45 fps depending on the specific chip and RAM speed. It is one of the few current AAA-adjacent games that a modern integrated GPU can actually handle.