Updated April 25, 2026, at 10:33 p.m.

Producer Yoshi-P also revealed that the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV will run at a stable 30 FPS.

« I want to be honest with you—we’re working really hard on optimization. We’re striving to achieve the best performance possible.

I think in cities, you might see a lower frame rate, simply because there are so many players on screen. We’re still able to maintain a stable 30 frames per second. »

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Square Enix has made a major announcement for Switch 2 players! Indeed, Final Fantasy XIV will be available on Nintendo’s console in August 2026.

An early access phase will be available for free about a month before launch. After that, players will need to pay a subscription fee to play the MMORPG. Nintendo Switch Online will not be required.

Finally, players who are subscribed to Final Fantasy XIV on another platform will be eligible for a 50% discount on their subscription for the Switch 2 version.