Half Of Final Fantasy XIV Is Entirely Free To Play

It took about 7 years to reach this point, but it’s damn well worth the wait, F2P MMO fans!

Square Enix’s current online multiplayer money-maker Final Fantasy XIV is now offering an incredibly packed and generous Free Trial mode starting 11th August. Here are the most noteworthy changes:

• Level cap raised to 60.
• The game is free up to Heavensward (through Patch 3.56).
• Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist are available next to the other 10 free classes.
• Au Ra race now playable alongside the Hyur, Elezen, Lalafell, Miqo’te, and Roegadyn.
• A Realm Reborn/Starter Edition copies to be upgraded with the above.

The #FFXIV Free Trial is being expanded to include:

?? Level cap raised to 60
?? Heavensward (through Patch 3.56)
?? Dark Knight/Astrologian/Machinist
?? Au Ra

A Realm Reborn/Starter Edition owners are also being upgraded with the above! pic.twitter.com/1nGXFJjPpa

— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) July 22, 2020

The game’s in-game currency and marketplace restrictions are still in place though. Still, that’s a lot of free content for players who want to dip their toes into FFXIV before committing full-time to it, right?

FFXIV is currently available for PC and PS4.