Im using ProtonUP-QT. But I don't know if is the same as WINE.
Just another sad person here who would also happily re-buy the game to not have to use the launcher through Steam.
The recent change means I can't play other games on my Deck whilst in queue for a duty.
Having to buy expansions on Steam when you don't have to pay the subscription via Steam was surprising but kinda reasonable.
Having to launch through Steam is a pain. Less reasonable but at least understandable.
Not being able to have Windows & Steam on the same service account is beyond comprehension.
There are plenty of other games where you can at least share character data with the Steam & non-Steam versions. :|
I kinda having same wishes, this is my thread
https://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/...threads/472605
also just wanna make sure, i try to ask through steam discussion page, most of them told me to not change the steam store region from JP to my country, and keep it that way so i can buy the next expansion, or buy mog item with Steam Wallet, but yeah.. if we have the option to buy the PC windows version and also can still use our current account would be way better.