Final Fantasy XIV is free to try, but to keep playing the full game you usually need to buy the game and pay a monthly subscription.

Cost breakdown

  • Starter Edition: $19.99 USD.
  • Complete Edition: $59.99 USD, which includes the base game plus currently released expansions.
  • Monthly subscription: $14.99 for the standard tier, or $12.99 for the entry tier.
  • New purchases typically include 30 days of playtime.

What that means

If you want the cheapest normal setup, expect to pay the game price up front and then about $13 to $15 per month after that. If you only want to test it first, the free trial is the lowest-cost way to start.

Public pricing note

Square Enix’s support page lists the official U.S. prices for the Starter Edition and Complete Edition, while subscription details are also reflected in current guides and community posts.