Quote Originally Posted by Calliande View Post
I'm very sad that we are being punished now for buying the game through Steam, a decision made 6 years ago.
The restrictions just keep on getting tighter and tighter.

- Forced to buy expansions through steam
- Forced payments through steam wallets including subscription
- Forced now to run without the -issteam launch option
- No option to switch or way out

So, we are stuck with it forever. Along with whatever other punishments come down the line. Restrictions that no other type of player is subject to.
I really hope this thread catches the attention of those at SE that can do something about this.
I have a Steam copy and I’m NOT forced to buy subscription or optional cash shop items through it. Likewise, I have a PlayStation license on my account also and I’m not forced to use the PS Store to buy game time to cash store items.

At the end of the day, buying a game on Steam is akin to buying on any console platform, it’s a game license for that platform. Square Enix should’ve been doing this account linking all along and more. The fact I still need to use an extra launcher rather than going directly from Steam to the game itself is a poor implementation. Likewise not distributing game files directly via Steam is also a poor implementation.

Complaining that you have to use Steam to play your Steam copy of FFXIV is like complaining you have to use a PlayStation to play your PlayStation games.