Final Fantasy XIV Ends Official Windows 10 Support

Square Enix has announced it will discontinue Windows 10 support for its MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV starting this October.

The publisher confirmed in a statement that support will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's own cutoff date for security updates and technical assistance.

"You may still be able to run FINAL FANTASY XIV on Windows® 10 after support ends," the company noted. "However, once support is discontinued, we generally won't be able to address issues caused by the operating system."

Square Enix added that while it might offer limited technical assistance for Windows 10-related problems after the cutoff, such support will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed.

Additionally, the operating system and CPU requirements for the Windows version of Final Fantasy XIV will be updated on October 14. Alongside the move from Windows 10 64-bit to Windows 11 64-bit, the CPU specifications will also be raised.

For Minimum System Requirements, the current Intel Core i7-7700 (or better) will be replaced by an Intel Core i5-8400 (or higher). The Recommended System Requirements, however, will remain at the Intel Core i7-9700 benchmark.

Final Fantasy XIV is currently preparing for its 7.3 update, The Promise of Tomorrow, scheduled for early August. Following the Dawntrail expansion, patch 7.3 will introduce a new set of Main Scenario Quests that explore the aftermath of the expansion and the mysterious events unfolding in Solution Nine.

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Additionally, the next chapter of Final Fantasy XIV's Final Fantasy XI crossover raid series, Echoes of Vana'diel, will arrive with San d'Oria: The Second Walk. Longtime Final Fantasy XI players—some of whom may still be active today—will likely discover plenty of hidden references and Easter eggs throughout the new raid encounters.

For those still using Windows 10, the transition remains inevitable. If you haven't yet upgraded, now may be a good time to consider your options as the end of support draws closer.