How To Play Final Fantasy XIV On Xbox Series X|S

Xbox fans are so close to getting their hands on Final Fantasy XIV, with the game's open beta set to take place on Xbox Series X|S this February. And while everyone is anxiously awaiting the game's full Xbox release, only a select group of players will be eligible to take part in the open beta. 

On top of that, there are a few settings and adjustments that Xbox players will need change in order to play smoothly. Below, we'll go over everything you need to know about joining the open beta, and playing FFXIV on Xbox when it drops in full.

How To Play Final Fantasy XIV Open Beta On Xbox

Square Enix has confirmed that the Final Fantasy XIV open beta on Xbox Series X|S will only be available to new players who are playing the game for the first time. 

Players who already have the Free Trial version of FFXIV on a different platform, or already have a license registered to their Square Enix account, will be unable to join the open beta. Square Enix has asked that any players looking to play on Xbox with an existing Square Enix account, complete with existing characters, wait until the full Xbox release is live — after the open beta test has concluded. 

Players will also need to link their Microsoft account with their Square Enix account, a process that is irreversible. 

How To Play Final Fantasy XIV On Xbox: All Settings

In order to play Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox, and take part in the open beta, players might need to adjust a number of privacy settings to allow for online play. To do this, open the following options: 

1. Select 'Settings'
2. Then 'Account'
3. Then 'Privacy & online safety'
4. Select 'Xbox privacy'
5. And finally, 'View details & customize'

Once here, you'll need to make sure the following settings are active:

Under Communications & Multiplayer:

• "You can join multiplayer games" — set to 'Allow'
• "You can join cross-network play" — set to 'Allow'
• "Others can communicate with voice, text, or invites" — set to 'Everybody'
• "You can communicate outside of Xbox with voice & text" — set to 'Everybody'

Under Game Content:

• "You can see and upload community creations," set to Everybody

How To Download Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial On Xbox

With the above settings all configured, you'll be able to download the Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial on Xbox by following these steps:

• Open up the Miscrosoft Store
• Search for Final Fantasy XIV and select the product page
• Select and open the "..." option menu and download the Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial
• Launch the game

According to Square Enix, the open beta will contain the same content, features, and limitations as the Free Trial version. The only difference is that you will be unable to make purchases from the Online Store.

Players will not need an Xbox Game Pass subscription to play either the Free Trial or the open betas, however the full version of Final Fantasy XIV will require either Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate.

The Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Series X|S open beta will launch on February 21, 2024.