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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
An online fantasy role-playing game where friends share dungeons, boss battles and a world of lasting character growth.
Online co-op for up to 72 players, with crossplay.
- 72 online
- Crossplay
Where to buy
Playing together
- Online co-op72 players
- Local co-opNot confirmed
- YesPC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch 2Friends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- YesA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- Not confirmedFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckPlayableValve's own rating
About the game
You make an adventurer in Eorzea, follow story quests and learn jobs that change how you fight. Character levels and equipment carry over between visits. Away from battles, you can gather materials, craft items, fish or spend time with other players. Much of the main story is read and played individually, so friends need to agree when to meet for shared activities.
Dungeons and trials bring players together as tanks, healers and damage dealers. You protect the group, restore health and respond to boss attacks while working toward the same clear. Ordinary parties have four or eight players, with larger cooperative encounters available later. The full game requires a purchase and subscription. A separate free trial has content and social restrictions.
How it feels
Kind of game
You play on the same side through shared levels, matches, missions or jobs. Progress comes from combining your actions toward the same objective.
- At its heart
- A big part
- Now and then
- Laughter and chaos
- Rivalry in the group
- Jumping and climbing
- Building and creating
- Sessions
- Ongoing world
- About
- Fantasy adventure
Rated on our own feel scale. 6 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
If you liked FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- Core to both
- Story, Unlocks and progress
- About
- Fantasy adventure
- Notable in both
- Calm and coziness, Time to hang out, Working in sync, Exploring, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better, Fighting
- Sessions
- Ongoing world
- Co-op
- Online co-op
- 12 online
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both have a story you follow together. Both are about a fantasy adventure.
No big difference from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online.
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Why it scores 92%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- About
- Fantasy adventure
- Notable in both
- Story, Calm and coziness, Time to hang out, Working in sync, Exploring, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better, Fighting
- Core to both
- Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Ongoing world
- Co-op
- Online co-op
- Online
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both have long calm stretches. Both are about a fantasy adventure.
No big difference from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online.
Star Wars: The Old Republic
Why it scores 83%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- Core to both
- Story, Unlocks and progress
- Notable in both
- Calm and coziness, Time to hang out, Working in sync, Exploring, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better, Fighting
- Sessions
- Ongoing world
- Co-op
- Online co-op
How Star Wars: The Old Republic differs
- Calmer and less chaotic than FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
- 16 online
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both are easy to play while you chat. Both have a story you follow together.
But calmer and less chaotic than FINAL FANTASY XIV Online.
All co-op facts
Last checked 24 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Fewest players online
- Not confirmed
- Local co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on one screen
- Not confirmed
- Split or shared screen
- Not confirmed
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- No
The unrestricted Starter or Complete game requires purchase and a subscription after its included period on the named platforms. The level-limited Free Trial has separate content and party restrictions.
- 6
- Confirmed free setups
- Does not apply
- Crossplay between
- PC (Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
- 45
- Only one of you needs to buy it
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Sources
16 pages
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Kind of game, Working in sync.
- Online co-op: The current manual describes cooperative dungeons and trials.
- Kind of game: Tanks, healers and damage dealers combine their roles to complete duties.
- Working in sync: Party roles protect, heal and attack for the same group.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Most players online, Friends can join mid-game.
- Most players online: Patch 7.25 explicitly allows 72 players to fight together in Occult Crescent Critical Encounters. This is an encounter cap, not server population.
- Friends can join mid-game: Players can join a FATE after it has started. This does not permit late entry to every duty.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Most players online.
- Most players online: Patch 7.55 independently repeats 72 players in cooperative Critical Encounters. Forked Tower raids have smaller caps. Late joining these Critical Encounters is forbidden.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay, Crossplay between.
- Crossplay: The current manual says friends on the same Home World play together regardless of platform.
- Crossplay between: Its setup sections cover Windows, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2. Physical data center restrictions still apply.
na.store.square-enix-games.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay, Crossplay between.
- Crossplay: The publisher separately confirms cross-platform play.
- Crossplay between: Explicitly names Windows, Mac, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series. The newer manual and Nintendo product cover Switch 2.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Release status, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: Current purchasable editions cover Windows, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2.
- Release status: Starter and Complete editions are available to purchase.
- Free base co-op: The unrestricted Starter or Complete game requires purchase and a subscription after its included period on the named platforms. The level-limited Free Trial has separate content and party restrictions.
nintendo.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Crossplay.
- Platforms: The released Switch 2 edition lists August 4, 2026.
- Crossplay: The publisher listing includes Cross-platform play and Online co-op.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Release date.
- Release date: The producer dates the A Realm Reborn launch to August 27, 2013. Steam lists its later storefront release.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Genres.
- Genres: The publisher identifies the game as an RPG.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam app ID.
- Steam app ID: The returned online game has app ID 39210.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Playable on Steam Deck.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Sessions, About, Calm and coziness, Time to hang out, Building and creating.
- Sessions: The lasting world offers story, crafting, fishing and social activities between battles.
- About: Eorzea has magical jobs, monsters and fantasy kingdoms.
- Calm and coziness: The maker explicitly offers relaxation and conversation away from battles.
- Time to hang out: Friends can relax and chat instead of fighting.
- Building and creating: Crafting items and making a home are optional activities.
pcgamer.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Fighting, Unlocks and progress, Planning ahead, Getting better.
- Fighting: PC Gamer, November 6, 2013. Fighting is regular, alongside quests and professions.
- Unlocks and progress: Multiple classes on one character provide lasting levels and progression paths.
- Planning ahead: Class combinations and combat decisions have tactical weight.
- Getting better: Learning combat and multiple professions offers sustained practice.
gamespot.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Story, Exploring, Tension and danger.
- Story: GameSpot, May 5, 2014. The supporting cast and continuing main quests carry the world.
- Exploring: Eorzea offers large areas, side activities and discoveries.
- Tension and danger: Boss battles interrupt travel and quieter professions.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Laughter and chaos, Jumping and climbing.
- Laughter and chaos: Comic arena events include a creature knocking participants about with sneezes.
- Jumping and climbing: Leap of Faith is an optional jumping and climbing course.
na.finalfantasyxiv.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Rivalry in the group.
- Rivalry in the group: The optional Gold Saucer mahjong game lets four players compete against each other.