How many people are playing FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has 12,407 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 21,871 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.

Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Steam?

Yes. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.

Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online free to play?

No. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online costs $19.99 on Steam.

Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online still popular?

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is declining. Over the past 30 days its player count is down 27%.

When did FINAL FANTASY XIV Online release?

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online was first released on February 18, 2014.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Feb 18, 2014Massively MultiplayerRPGXbox Series X|S PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Onlineplayer count & live stats

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has 12,407 players in-game on Steam right now and peaked at 21,871 in the last 24 hours. Counts update hourly — last checked 13 minutes ago.

DecliningIts player count is down 27% over the last 30 days.

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows) +5
Price: $19.99
First released: Feb 18, 2014

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online player count

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has 12,407 players in-game on Steam right now — up 8% from 24 hours ago. Its 24-hour peak was 21,871 concurrent players. Updated hourly.

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12.4K+8% vs 24h ago

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Watching on Twitch

2,594

Concurrent viewers · hourly

21,871 24-hour peak

23,890 7-day peak

28,014 30-day peak

35,684 all-time peak

7-day daily average players

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online monthly peaks

Highest concurrent players recorded each month, most recent first.

Peak players reached 35,684 in May 2026 and has since fallen 2%, to 35,082 in September.

Month	Peak players	Peak viewers	Share of peak
October 2026so far	24,681	6,536	69%
September 2026	35,082	10,002	98%
August 2026	33,784	22,675	95%
July 2026	30,981	82,680	87%
June 2026	34,292	55,523	96%
May 2026	35,684	14,218	100%

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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — frequently asked questions

How many people are playing FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online has 12,407 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 21,871 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.
Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on Steam?: Yes. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.
What platforms is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online on?: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS.
Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online free to play?: No. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online costs $19.99 on Steam.
Is FINAL FANTASY XIV Online still popular?: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is declining. Over the past 30 days its player count is down 27%.
When did FINAL FANTASY XIV Online release?: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online was first released on February 18, 2014.

About FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Take part in an epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Final Fantasy XIV Online is the 2013 relaunch of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes the wonder of the FF legacy and expands it, allowing you to explore the realm of Eorzea like never before in a Final Fantasy game. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea. Adventure alone or join up with friends to undertake epic quests, battle familiar Final Fantasy monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting! Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea!

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Game details

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S (s), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS
Developer: Square Enix Product Development Division 3
Publisher: Square Enix
ESRB rating: T
Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Open world
Series: Final Fantasy
Official site: Visit

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Reception

Steam reviews

Very Positive

85,939 reviews · 87% positive

Metacritic

83/100

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IGDB rating

83/100

from 241 ratings

Every version compared

Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release

Also released on: Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Mac · Nintendo Switch 2 · Android · iOS. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.