Final Fantasy 14 Will Drop Windows 10 Support in October
- Sagar Mankar
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
The decision comes in response to Microsoft’s plan to discontinue security updates and mainstream support for the operating system on the same date.
That said, the game won’t suddenly stop working on Windows 10. Square Enix clarified that players will likely still be able to play the MMORPG on older systems even after support ends. However, there’s a catch—those using Windows 10 should not expect technical assistance from Square Enix going forward. Support requests will be extremely limited and only handled on a case-by-case basis, with no guarantee of a fix.
This news stirred concern among fans, especially those who have spent thousands of hours in Final Fantasy XIV. Many feared they’d be forced to upgrade or lose access entirely, but that’s not the case—for now. The real issue is what happens when problems arise. Without ongoing OS support from Microsoft and without official help from Square Enix, troubleshooting will largely be up to the players themselves.
Square Enix is encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11 to ensure continued compatibility and full support.
For those not quite ready to make the switch, Microsoft is offering some options. A one-year Extended Security Update (ESU) plan will be available for $30. There's also a free alternative for users who have to sync their PC data using Windows Backup—though that option comes with a few extra conditions.
As a fallback, players can also turn to other platforms. Final Fantasy XIV remains fully supported on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and macOS, with full crossplay functionality intact.
In short, while the game will continue to run, Windows 10 users should brace for limited support and possible issues with future updates. It's not the end of the world—but it might be time to start thinking about an upgrade.
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