PC requirements
Final Fantasy XIV Online System Requirements
Final Fantasy XIV Online needs at least Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® 11 64 bit | Windows® 11 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 140 GB available space | 140 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectSound® supported sound card | DirectSound® supported sound card |
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Quick answers
Running Final Fantasy XIV Online on PC
Can my PC run Final Fantasy XIV Online?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Final Fantasy XIV Online need?
140 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.