Square Enix just flipped the switch on Final Fantasy XIV for Switch 2, dropping the full game worldwide with a free trial that clocks in at a hefty 108GB download. The complete version tips the scales at 117GB on the eShop, making it the fattest title on Nintendo's new handheld so far. Existing players on PC or PlayStation can't just port their subs over — this version demands its own separate monthly fee, though cross-play and the same servers keep the world unified.

The free trial lets new players grind through A Realm Reborn plus the first few expansions up to level 80 with no time limit or sub required, and the first month of paid service comes free as a stability test for the influx. Community chatter on X is already pushing the trial hard — "Download the free trial, which will let you play through the main story plus the first two expansions for completely free" — while some account holders gripe about license mix-ups on the new platform. Japanese posts from the July announcement echo the same rollout details, confirming the August 4 service live date and artwork drop.

Whales and F2P lifers alike know the real play: test the waters on that 108GB trial before committing to the sub or full editions. Square's handling the cross-platform reality without forcing Nintendo Switch Online, but the separate billing hits harder than a bad banner pull for anyone juggling multiple platforms. The servers are live now — time to see if the Switch 2 crowd actually sticks around after the free month.