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FINAL FANTASY XIV - Free Trial Terms


The following terms and conditions apply to players who choose to use the FINAL FANTASY XIV (the “game”) free trial (“Free Trial”).Players that purchase any version of the game will no longer qualify for the Free Trial on any platform.

These Free Trial terms are incorporated into the FINAL FANTASY XIV User Agreement, located here (https://sqex.to/ffxiv_ua_eu). By participating in the Free Trial, users agree to be bound by the FINAL FANTASY XIV User Agreement, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Software License Agreement, and all other applicable Square Enix and FINAL FANTASY XIV Rules and Policies, as well as, guidelines..


The following terms and conditions apply to players who use the Free Trial (“Free Trial Players”):

  • Free Trial Players are not required to purchase licensed software to use the Free Trial.
  • One (1) Free Trial account may be registered to a Square Enix account so long as that Square Enix account has not been previously registered with any version of the game.
  • Free Trial Players can purchase select in-game items from the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store during the Free Trial. Not all in-game items are available for purchase by Free Trial Players (e.g., in-game item gifts).
  • Free Trial Players can create up to eight (8) playable characters in each Physical Data Center.
  • Free Trial account characters have all their levels capped at level seventy (70).
  • Free Trial account characters can possess a maximum of 300,000 gil (in-game currency).
  • Free Trial Players cannot use the "shout," "yell," or "tell" in-game chat options during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players cannot access the in-game market board during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players cannot trade with other players during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players cannot send in-game letters using the moogle delivery service during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players cannot hire retainers during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players can join a Linkshell or Cross-World Linkshell if invited but cannot create a new Linkshell or Cross-World Linkshell during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players cannot create or join a Free Company during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players can join a party if invited or by using the Duty Finder but cannot assemble a party during the Free Trial.
  • Free Trial Players cannot create or join a PvP team or participate in Crystalline Conflict, Rival Wings or Frontline.
  • Free Trial Players cannot play Ultimate Raids.
  • Free Trial Players can log into the Lodestone but cannot use community contents.
  • Free Trial Players cannot log into the official forum, or Companion application during the Free Trial.

Square Enix reserves the right to make amendments to the Free Trial and these Free Trial terms, or to add or remove limitations on Free Trial Players, with or without notice in its sole discretion at any time.


Last Updated: October 3, 2023




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