Final Fantasy 14 has been losing players ever since the launch of Dawntrail in 2024, dropping from concurrent peaks as high as 92,000 to as low as 21,000 on Steam, but the recent 7.4 patch has proven a huge success with the community, winning back some much-needed goodwill for Square Enix. And to capitalise on its newfound momentum, the team has brought back the Free Login Campaign.
Running from now until February 9, 2:59pm GMT (9:59am EST), lapsed players who have been inactive for at least 30 days are invited to return to Etheirys without needing a subscription. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have previously purchased and registered Final Fantasy 14.
- All registered service accounts must be set as inactive during the campaign period.
- Registered service account must have been inactive for at least 30 days.
Find out more on the official website.
If you have multiple service accounts registered to a single Square Enix account, you cannot participate if any of them are currently active.
If you are qualified for the Free Login Campaign, you have four days from the moment you log into the launcher to enjoy Final Fantasy 14 at no extra cost. However, be warned, the four days will expire “regardlesss of whether you actually play the game”.
The Heavensturn Event Is Now Live, But Ends Soon
With the Heavensturn 2026 event in full swing, now is the perfect time to start your free trial, as you can earn the Uma-no-unicolt minion and Gilded Screen furnishing by completing the Seize the Neigh seasonal quest. The celebration end in just four days, on January 15, lining up nicely with the Free Login Campaign’s window.
However, once your four days have expired, you must pay the usual $12.99 – $14.99 monthly fee to continue playing.
As for new players, if you’re interested in trying Final Fantasy 14 for the first time, did you know that the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 has a free trial, and includes the entirety of A Realm Reborn AND the award-winning Heavensward expansion up to level 70 with no restrictions on playtime?
- Released
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August 27, 2013
- ESRB
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T for Teen – Language, Mild Blood, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Engine
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Originally the Crystal Tools engine, but currently it’s a custom engine using parts of the Luminous Engine.
- Multiplayer
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Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Playable
- PC Release Date
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August 27, 2013
