FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

DEV: Square EnixPUB: Square EnixAppID 39210
UPDATE PULSEevery ~42d·last 21d ago·4 recent on record

Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

93.5
Excellent

Elixir Rating

86.5% of 85,820 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 86.3. The developers have shipped 2 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 7.2.

reception 86.3·support +7.2·Excellent

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$19.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

7 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~7 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

2

Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 7 days and were last heard 7 days ago — within their normal range. 2 substantial updates landed in the past six months.

Distilled by the oracle

Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

patchAug 15, 2026

Moonfire Faire Returns to FFXIV August 12 Through August 26

The Moonfire Faire, Final Fantasy XIV Online's recurring summer seasonal event, runs from August 12 to August 26, 2026. The event is set along the sandy shores of Costa del Sol and features fireworks and festive street decorations as its backdrop.

What's involved

  • Players begin by accepting the quest "Earning Your Water Wings" from Mayaru Moyaru in Limsa Lominsa, Upper Deck (X:11.5, Y:13.8).
  • A minimum character level of 30 is required to start the quest.
  • Rewards from previous iterations of the Moonfire Faire are available for purchase through Moonfire Faire vendors; the announcement directs players to a dedicated special site for the full item listing.

The source does not detail the specific rewards on offer this year, nor does it describe new quests or activities beyond the entry quest.

For players who missed cosmetic items in prior years, the vendor availability of past-event goods is the most practically useful detail in this announcement.

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PCGamesNSep 24, 2026
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Community AnnouncementsSep 22, 2026
The FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XV Collaboration Event Returns!

The FINAL FANTASY XV collaboration event, A Nocturne for Heroes, returns. Don’t miss out on rewards like the Regalia Type-G 4-seater mount, the Lucian Prince costume set, Modern Aesthetics - Lucian Locks, orchestrion rolls, and more! * This…

Community AnnouncementsSep 8, 2026
Patch 7.56 Notes

Faced with the coming Solstice, the fate Halmarut claims to await all worlds, the Warrior of Light embarks upon another journey─one that promises to grow ever colder... Patch 7.56 also introduces the new limited job beastmaster and its excl…

Community AnnouncementsSep 7, 2026
Moogle Treasure Trove - The First Hunt for Astronomy Commences September 9!

It gives us great pleasure to announce the return of the Moogle Treasure Trove starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026! This Moogle Treasure Trove will be a special edition to celebrate the upcoming release of Evercold, taking part across two…

PCGamesNSep 3, 2026
FF14 7.56 just gave us a first taste of Evercold, with a new special site

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Community AnnouncementsAug 21, 2026
The Rising Returns August 27!

FINAL FANTASY XIV celebrates its 13th anniversary on Thursday, August 27. Join us for the Rising as the realm commemorates another year of grand adventure! Event Duration From Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. (PDT) / 7:00 (GMT) / 8:0…

PCGamesNAug 5, 2026
By defying MMO convention, FF14 has grown from total failure to a titan beyond its genre

In a world of MMORPGs that demand your time, FF14 continues to reject convention, and it's about to embark on another dramatic redesign. Read the full story on PCGamesN: By defying MMO convention, FF14 has grown from total failure to a tita…

Community AnnouncementsAug 5, 2026
The Moonfire Faire Begins August 12!

Summer is here once more, with fireworks lighting the night sky and festive decorations adorning the streets below. The sandy shores of Costa del Sol offer the perfect respite from the sweltering heat, so it’s time to dive right in and make…

Read our dispatch on this
Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Gather One, Gather All─Yo-kai Watch Returns to Eorzea!

Once more, a horde of Yo-kai descends upon Eorzea! Join in the fun and get your paws on weapons, mounts, a framer's kit, and minions─including Jibanyan and Whisper! This time around, the event features three new indoor furnishings: wibbly-w…

Community AnnouncementsJul 28, 2026
Patch 7.55 Notes

Patch 7.55 brings a wealth of new adventures in the Occult Crescent: North Horn, the conclusion of the Phantom Weapons series, Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures, and the Allied Society capstone quests. Read the full patch notes on…

PCGamesNJul 26, 2026
Yoshi-P's "huge list" of FF14 Evercold plans range from helping you through MSQ, to battling World of Warcraft's housing

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PCGamesNJul 25, 2026
Here's a closer look at the FF14 Beastmaster and The Crucible of the Unbroken, courtesy of Live Letter 93

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PCGamesNJul 25, 2026
The FF14 Bastion is our first new Evercold job - here's everything Yoshi-P announced in the Fanfest Berlin keynote

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PCGamesNJul 17, 2026
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Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
Breaking Brick Mountains Returns on June 25!

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PCGamesNJun 20, 2026
Brace yourselves: FF14 has just pulled the ripcord and unleashed Dawntrail's most-wanted fashion item

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Community AnnouncementsJun 10, 2026
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is available for pre-purchase now!

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Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2026
Patch 7.51 Notes

Patch 7.51 introduces the seventh installment of the ultimate raid series, Dancing Mad (Ultimate), as well as new custom deliveries featuring Tiisol Ja. And for our intrepid Disciples of the Hand and Land, new exploration awaits on Auxesia.…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 26, 2026
The Make It Rain Campaign Begins May 29!

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PCGamesNMay 22, 2026
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Community AnnouncementsMay 15, 2026
Play Free for up to 4 Days in the Latest Free Login Campaign!

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Community AnnouncementsMay 8, 2026
The Maiden's Rhapsody Returns!

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Community AnnouncementsApr 28, 2026
Free trial now to include FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers!

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Community AnnouncementsApr 28, 2026
Patch 7.5 is live!

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PCGamesNApr 27, 2026
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Community AnnouncementsApr 27, 2026
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PCGamesNApr 27, 2026
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PCGamesNApr 25, 2026
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PCGamesNApr 24, 2026
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Community AnnouncementsApr 24, 2026
Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim Begins Today!

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