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Multiple Final Fantasy XIV modding platforms have banned popular NSFW modder Noffletoff following credible allegations that he participated in graphic discussions of child sexual abuse material. The actions followed the exposure of chat logs from a Matrix server, leading to the removal of his paid mods, the deletion of his social media accounts, and the blocking of his content by major mod management tools.
Square Enix reported a first-quarter FY2027 profit jump of 88.6% year over year, led by a 51.8% rise in digital entertainment revenue and 91.8% higher operating profit. All game segments—HD games, MMO, and mobile/PC—improved, with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales boosting console sales, and catalog titles contributing to revenue growth. Final Fantasy XIV saw higher revenue and players, though margins tied to an upcoming expansion kept profits from widening as much as in other segments. Live-service titles like Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Smash/Grow also drove strong results.
FFXIV on Switch 2 is solid in handheld mode with good load times and usable touchscreen, but the docked experience is disappointing—limited to 1080p, no 1440p/4K UI options, and a 30fps cap with subpar visuals—compared to PS5/Xbox/PC. VRR helps on some setups, but overall the handheld port shines for portability while docked performance lags; login flow remains a cross-platform quirk, and the subscription model adds complexity. The article says future updates for higher resolutions, better post-processing, and features like DLSS would help close the gap.
Square Enix released a Final Fantasy XIV update focused on Nintendo Switch 2, speeding up data loading to reduce screen transitions in duties and fixing a broad list of issues—from quest notifications and boss visuals to touch-screen input and duty logout glitches; the patch includes Switch 2–specific fixes and adds the game to the Nintendo eShop.
Final Fantasy XIV is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Players can start with an expanded free trial that includes Stormblood and Shadowbringers up to level 80 and access to all job classes, though with restrictions (limited chat, store access, 300k gil cap, no own party creation). After buying any license, you get 30 days of free subscription; Switch 2 (and PS5) users don’t need an Xbox-style online sub. To access the full game, purchase the Final Fantasy XIV Complete Edition (Endwalker and Dawntrail). If you have an active sub on another platform, you’ll need a new Switch 2 license at half price and a separate license for the Switch 2.
Final Fantasy XIV is now available on Switch 2 with a free trial that includes the base game and the Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers expansions. Players must create a Nintendo Switch Online account and a Square Enix account, though an Switch Online subscription isn’t required to play. The trial caps characters at level 80 and omits multiplayer features, PvP, and Ultimate Raids. Square Enix will waive subscription fees for about a month after launch; after that, a 30-day free play period begins for new platform registrations, with a separate Switch 2 subscription required for this version. Pre-purchasing Switch 2 editions disables the free trial. The Complete Edition is 30% off through Aug 13, 2026 (about $41.99/£31.49). If you already have a sub on another platform, you can play on Switch 2 at 50% off, though you’ll still be paying twice. A major caveat: the free trial weighs in at roughly 117.2GB, a sizable download that will eat into limited Switch 2 storage.
Square Enix outlined Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: the Switch 2 version requires a separate subscription, with subscription fees waived for about a month after launch and a 30‑day free play window once that ends; if you have remaining time on other platforms, the Switch 2 sub is half price (not while free time is active). Payments on Switch 2 use FFXIV Coins bought via the Nintendo eShop and credited after you re‑log in; when playing only on Switch 2, all payments are via FFXIV Coins. A Nintendo Switch Online perk adds one free extra aetheryte destination, and linking your Nintendo and Square Enix accounts is required (they cannot be unlinked). Moving characters between platforms requires selecting your existing service account. Complete Editions are 30% off until Aug 13, 2026.
Final Fantasy XIV launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with a temporary launch subsidy: subscription fees are waived for about a month, followed by a 30-day free play period when you register a new platform; after that you must subscribe to continue. The Switch 2 version has its own subscription, with a possible half-price rate if you have active game time on another platform (not while free time is active). No Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to play, but Switch Online members get one free extra-aetheryte destination on the Switch 2 version. FFXIV Coins, bought via Nintendo eShop, pay for subscriptions and store items and are credited after you re-login. The Complete Edition is 30% off until Aug 13, 2026. To start, link your Nintendo and Square Enix accounts, purchase on the profile you’ll use, then relaunch to credit coins. The launcher will share game-news and early Switch 2 gameplay is available.
Square Enix released the first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay for Final Fantasy XIV in a lengthy livestream, showcasing touchscreen support and mouse/keyboard compatibility as the MMORPG heads to Switch 2 on August 4, 2026; the game already promotes a Free Trial and has over 30 million adventurers.
At a Berlin Fan Festival press conference, Yoshi-P says his core method for FF14 development has remained largely the same since the A Realm Reborn relaunch, though he acknowledges designs must evolve with players' increasingly limited free time; Evercold will introduce two new jobs and a FF7 crossover raid, with two major housing updates in the works to keep players engaged.
Final Fantasy XIV is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4, with a massive 117.2 GB install and the game’s popular free trial. The Switch 2 version requires its own monthly sub (even on the same account), though players paying for two subs can get a 50% discount on the Switch 2 sub. The announcement came alongside an extended Evercold teaser trailer and other updates, including a new Bastion tank class, a data center revamp for better connectivity, and crossovers with the FF7 Remake and Evangelion, revealed at Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin.
At a Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Berlin, Naoki Yoshida praised Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Remake Revelation, fueling fan speculation that Hamaguchi could lead Final Fantasy XVII. Hamaguchi dodged a direct answer, and while Revelation isn’t due until early 2027, industry timelines suggest FF17 wouldn’t arrive before around 2030 given Square Enix’s usual multi-year gaps and the remake trilogy’s development pace.
FFXIV director Yoshi-P says he’s glad Chort has become a fan-favorite meme, even though he admits he doesn’t fully understand the appeal; the towering minor boss has sparked memes and enthusiasm from players, with the team encouraging more community content as they work on the Evercold expansion, which will bring housing updates and a FF7 crossover raid.
At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin, Square Enix announced the Nintendo Switch 2 release date for FFXIV (August 4, 2026) with Starter ($19.99), Complete ($59.99; $41.99 with pre-orders), and Collectors’ Edition ($139.99; $97.99 with pre-orders) plus Dawntrail pricing, and said pre-orders start today on Nintendo eShop with about a one-month free sub. The company also revealed Evercold, the sixth expansion launching January 2027, introducing the Bastion tank, new areas Naglfar, Hringhorni, and Fargarth, Auto Content Balancing, expanded character customization, and Character Action Skins; an Evangelion: Ghosts of Desire teaser and Mahiro Maeda joining the project; and a Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy crossover raid series Beyond the Lifestream. Additional updates include a Switch 2 version, a new chocobo system overhaul in Patch 8.1, a Keybound Brawler typing mini-game, and same-region matching expansion (Patch 7.5x), plus an Evercold Collector’s Bundle with physical items and a digital Collector’s Edition (Crystal Skyltborg, Vallhallar Odin, Entreat Crystal). Evercold is set for January 2027, with more details to come.
Square Enix released a Final Fantasy XIV gameplay trailer for Switch 2, showing an August 2026 early access window with about a month of testing before official service. The Switch 2 version requires purchasing the game plus a separate subscription (half price if you have remaining time on other platforms), and you won’t need Nintendo Switch Online for this version. The piece also notes a teaser for Final Fantasy Resonance for Switch/Switch 2 releasing in October.