Game Sub Cost Entry
- Full game access
- Up to 8 characters per world
- Up to 8 characters per physical data center
FFXIV subscription calculator
Entry or Standard? Enter how long you'll play and what you need. See the total cost to start and your yearly cost.
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FFXIV prices
Check the listed tiers and billing terms. Use the account-country selector where available for local prices.
| Tier | Monthly | 3 months | 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $12.99 | — | — |
| Standard | $14.99 | $41.97$13.99/mo | $77.94$12.99/mo |
| Additional retainer | $2.00 | — | — |
What each tier includes
See what each tier includes, then choose the features you will actually use.
Standard
- Full game access
- Up to 8 characters per world
- Up to 40 characters per physical data center
Break-even, in plain numbers
Year one costs the game plus twelve months of subscription. On Entry at $12.99, that’s about $156 for the year before the game. Standard on 30-day billing adds $24. Its 180-day plan costs $77.94 upfront, equivalent to $12.99 per 30 days.
The calculator compares 30-day billing over the number of periods entered; longer prepaid Standard terms are shown in the price table. Each extra retainer costs $2 per 30 days, about $24 across twelve periods. If you only play some months, the calculator lets you set the months, since you can cancel and come back without losing anything.
Free planning worksheets
Use these free printable worksheets to plan spending and make your next subscription decision.
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Before You Renew
Check your games, billing term and sharing needs before your next renewal.
Cheapest ways to pay for FFXIV
Review billing choices and other ways to reduce the cost of the membership.
- Start on the free trial
- The free trial covers the base game and early expansions with no time limit, so you can play a long way before paying.
- Entry is enough for most
- Entry supports eight characters per world and eight per physical data center. Standard supports forty per physical data center.
- Buy the complete edition on sale
- The complete edition goes on sale often. That's the biggest one-off saving.
Trials and discounts
Review trial eligibility and offers before comparing them with the regular renewal cost.
- Free trial
- Covers A Realm Reborn and early expansions up to a level cap, with restrictions on trading and chat.
Cancelling FFXIV
See how cancellation affects your paid period and which benefits you keep or lose.
Cancel through the Mog Station. Your characters are kept after the subscription lapses.
You keep
- Characters and progress
- Purchased expansions
You lose
- Access to play until you resubscribe
- Retainer services
Price history
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FAQ
Find answers to common questions about the costs, features and assumptions covered on this page.
How much is the FFXIV subscription?
In the US, Entry is $12.99 a month and Standard $14.99 a month, before any add-ons.
Entry or Standard?
Both allow eight characters per world. Entry allows eight per physical data center; Standard allows forty.
Do I have to buy the game as well?
Yes, after the free trial. You buy the game and expansions once, then pay the subscription to play.
Do I lose my character if I cancel?
No. Characters are kept and you can resubscribe later.