FINAL FANTASY XIV Online News

Final Fantasy 14 Stormblood is free to own right now, but there's a slight catch

Final Fantasy 14's second major expansion, Stormblood, is free to download right now for the next month.

As highlighted on the game's website, players can claim and download Stormblood for free, right through to May 8. There is one slight catch, as you need to be an existing owner of Final Fantasy 14 Starter Edition in order to do so. It's quite the big expansion to be giving away for free, and considering the Starter Edition also includes the game's first expansion Heavensward, you'll be able to get through a big chunk of the main story for not too much money.

The expansion will be free on all platforms too. On PlayStation you just need to find the Stormblood purchase page on the PlayStation Store, and it will be free as long as you own the Starter Edition. And for PC/ Mac players, you can just purchase it for free from the Square Enix Store or Steam. Thankfully Square Enix has set up a little page to show you all the instructions for redeeming the expansion just in case you're uncertain.

Yoshi-P and friends have laid out all the FFXIV 6.4 patch details and exactly what we can expect to be doing in the next expansion for the critically acclaimed MMORPG in Final Fantasy 14 Producer Live Letter 76. Game director Naoki Yoshida and community producer Toshio Murouchi take the helm as always, guiding viewers through the next FFXIV update in their typically fun, laid-back fashion.

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Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXVI Airs Friday, March 31

In the upcoming Letter from the Producer LIVE, we'll be covering information on what's to come in Patch 6.4!

Date & Time

Friday, March 31, 2023 at 4:00 a.m. (PDT) / 11:00 (GMT) / 22:00 (AEDT)
* Starting time is subject to change.
* Co-streaming is allowed.

Where to Watch

* Please note that the presentation slides will include both Japanese and English text, but the presentation audio will be in Japanese only.

Show Details

Patch 6.4 Part 1
Miscellaneous Updates

Get Stormblood Free for a Limited Time

For a limited time, existing owners or purchasers of FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition can add the Stormblood expansion to their account for free! Whether you’re excited to explore new lands, try out the samurai or red mage jobs, or fight for the liberation of Ala Mhigo there is something for everyone!

Campaign Schedule
March 27, 2023 through Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:59 a.m. (PDT) / 13:59 (GMT) / 14:59 (BST) / 23:59 (AEST)
* Exact launch and end timing may differ slightly per platform.

Campaign Details
During the campaign period, users will be able to add Stormblood to their account for free by obtaining it from participating retailers. Once redeemed, Stormblood will be registered to your account and will not be removed after the campaign ends. Note that an active paid service subscription to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is required to play.

Read the support article that contains details on how players can redeem and register their copy of Stormblood for each platform.

Free Login Campaign
The Free Login Campaign is in full swing during the campaign period as well! If you or your friends have been taking a break and are on the cusp of beginning your adventures in Stormblood, then this is the perfect chance to revisit Eorzea once more!

Play Free for up to 4 Days in the Latest Free Login Campaign!

FINAL FANTASY XIV continues to grow with the latest patch bringing a wealth of new quests and challenges for adventurers to overcome. The Free Login Campaign gives the perfect opportunity to jump straight back into the action!

If you or any of your friends are currently taking a break from your adventures, you won’t want to miss out on this limited-time event!

* From Monday, April 3, to Tuesday, April 4, 2023, all Worlds will undergo maintenance for the North American data center hardware replacement and the release of Patch 6.38, during which FINAL FANTASY XIV will be unavailable.
Read on for additional information regarding the maintenance.

Visit the Free Login Campaign website for details.