Square Enix has released an extended gameplay showcase for Final Fantasy XIV Online on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a look at the MMORPG running on Nintendo's new hardware ahead of its launch on August 4, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Release Date: August 4, 2026
- File Size: Estimated 117GB
- Access Methods: Free trial available alongside paid editions on the eShop
Gameplay Showcase and Performance
The development team's newly published video stream runs for over two hours, with gameplay footage starting around the 13-minute mark. The footage displays intense battles and busier on-screen moments, indicating that the Switch 2 version of the title is in a respectable technical state ahead of release.
Editions and Pricing
Pre-orders are currently live on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop. Players can access the game via a free trial without making a purchase, or choose from several paid editions:
- Starter Edition: $19.99 / £11.99
- Complete Edition: $59.99 / £44.99 (pre-order price: $41.99 / £31.49)
- Complete Collector's Edition: $139.99 / £87.99 (pre-order price: $97.99 / £61.59)
- Dawntrail Expansion: $39.99 / £36.99
- Dawntrail Collector's Edition: $59.99 / £49.99
Following the August launch, Square Enix plans to release the next expansion, Evercold, in January 2027. Note that players will require a separate subscription from other platforms to access the MMORPG on Nintendo Switch 2.