After announcing it earlier this year, Square Enix has finally released Final Fantasy XIV on the Nintendo Switch 2. Available in its “Free Trial,” “Starter Edition,” and “Complete Edition” formats, players can now journey across the land of Hydaelyn from the comfort of their hybrid console. Playing an MMO from the toilet does sound like an interesting way to pass the time while doing your business, in-game and out.
To commemorate the occasion, the “Complete Edition” is currently 30% off on the eShop for the next few days. Including 30 days of game access as well as every expansion (of which there are six), you can grab it for $41.99 until August 8th, 2026. The “Starter Edition,” meanwhile, will run you $20 and includes the base game with its four expansions and 30 days of game access. The “Free Trial,” meanwhile, is probably the better option for people unfamiliar with MMOs.
Unlike other trials for MMOs, Final Fantasy XIV’s Free Trial is actually ludicrously generous. Granting access to the full campaign and its first three expansions, the only real restrictions involve interacting with other players. You cannot use the Party Finder, cannot chat, can’t register friends, cannot trade, and cannot buy houses. You’re also capped to level 80 and only able to access 18 of the 22 available jobs, though you can still experience the main story of Final Fantasy XIV. Think of it more like an extended demo rather than a sampler.
The game will take up a whopping 117 GB on your Switch 2, but if you’re a Final Fantasy faithful, then that’s probably worth it. I might give the trial a shot since playing something like an MMO on a portable device is still pretty novel.
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Written by Peter Glagowski
Peter has been a freelance gaming and film critic for over seven years. His passion for Nintendo is only matched by the size of his collection.
