Bloody Hell! Final Fantasy XIV's Saying Goodbye to Windows 10 – Time to Upgrade, Mate!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Square Enix is ending official Windows 10 support for Final Fantasy XIV, encouraging players to upgrade to Windows 11 for the best gaming experience and ongoing support – better get that update installed, pronto!
Right, listen up, adventurers! It seems the days of gallivanting through Eorzea on your trusty Windows 10 steed are numbered. According to Game Rant, Square Enix is pulling the plug on official Final Fantasy XIV support for Windows 10 on October 14th. That's right, the same day Microsoft themselves are ending mainstream updates for the OS.
Now, before you start chucking your PC out the window, hold your chocobos. You *can* technically still play on Windows 10 after that date, but Square Enix is basically saying, "We're not responsible if things go wonky." They *might* offer some case-by-case tech support, but don't count on it being a reliable cure for any digital ailments. Think of it like that healing spell that *sometimes* works and *sometimes* just makes things worse. You're rolling the dice, mate.
So, what's a Warrior of Light to do? Well, the obvious answer is to upgrade to Windows 11. It currently holds the largest market share of Microsoft OS users at 51.36%, with Windows 10 not far behind at 45.57%. Square Enix are gently nudging (okay, *shoving*) everyone in that direction. They're also changing the minimum CPU specs to align with the end of Windows 10 support. You'll now need at least an Intel Core i5-8400 or newer, which is a six-core CPU from 2017 or later. So, time to check if your rig is up to snuff.
Of course, if you're stubbornly attached to Windows 10 and refuse to budge (we all have our quirks, right?), Microsoft *is* offering a free extended security update program. But honestly, for the best FFXIV experience, upgrading is the way to go. Think of it as equipping yourself with the latest and greatest gear before heading into a particularly nasty dungeon.
Fear not, console comrades! This only affects the PC version. The game's still going strong on macOS, PlayStation, and Xbox, with that sweet cross-play and cross-progression functionality. So, if you're truly desperate, you could always switch platforms. But really, just upgrade to Windows 11. It'll save you a headache... or seven.
Square Enix will likely be yakking about this during the next Letter From The Producer LIVE broadcast on July 24. So keep your ears perked.
Tags: Final Fantasy XIV, FFXIV, Windows 10, PC Gaming, MMORPG
Original article: Game Rant