Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August With Separate Subscription Requirement Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this August, marking the MMORPG’s debut on a Nintendo platform. The announcement was made during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Keynote in Anaheim on April 25, 2026, by producer Naoki Yoshida and Square Enix CEO Takashi Kiryu. While the game will be accessible on Switch 2, players will need a separate subscription to play, differing from the current cross-platform model where a single subscription covers PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions. This change follows extensive discussions with Nintendo, as confirmed by Yoshida during the presentation. Existing subscribers on other platforms will receive a 50% discount on the Switch 2 subscription fee. Character and account progress will carry over via cross-progression, allowing players to maintain their characters across devices. Notably, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will not be required to play Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2. The Switch 2 version will launch with a one-month free early access period beginning in August, giving players time to test the game before the paid subscription model takes effect. Square Enix also revealed during the event that the next major expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, is scheduled for release in January 2027. All official details regarding the Switch 2 launch are available on the Final Fantasy XIV website. The game originally launched in 2010 and has since expanded across multiple platforms, with the Switch 2 version representing its first appearance on Nintendo hardware.
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