Final Fantasy 14 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Revealed

“We knew that you’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” Yoshi-P said via translator, “so we’re very happy to bring this to you.”

Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest 2026 also allowed Yoshi-P to go back over some of the catches that come with the Switch 2 version of the game. As revealed at Anaheim Fan Fest in April, FFXIV for Nintendo fans will require a separate subscription.

Yoshi-P said at the time that the decision to require an individual subscription on Switch 2 came after “many months of discussions with Nintendo,” but it’s not all bad news. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription won’t be required to play, for example. Additionally, those who have active FFXIV subscriptions elsewhere can take advantage of a 50% discount on Switch 2.

FFXIV is only days away from its Switch 2 launch. Also revealed during the presentation was more information on the upcoming Evercold expansion, the Bastion tank role, a new Final Fantasy 7 collaboration, and more.

For more, you can read IGN’s original 8.6/10 review. You can also read about how the game rewards Japanese players for paying their real-life taxes.

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