Game begins downloading a large update file upon startup (PS4)

[Mysteltain]

I just tried logging on to FFXIV on my PS4 and, after it checked to make sure the launcher was up to date and I logged in, the game began to download a 27 gigabyte patch file. I cancelled the download, closed the application, and when I booted FFXIV up again a bunch of text appeared stating that there was corrupted data, along with various error codes (I wasn't able to take a screenshot, unfortunately). I was able to play this morning without any issues, and I properly logged out of the game, closed the application, and shut down the system, so I'm not entirely sure how this happened. Before this occurred, I was fully up-to-date with the latest patches.

I've heard of this issue before, and I'm guessing that my only option is to do a fresh reinstall of the entire game? Or should I let the launcher download the file?

[Ariellendera]

Hello Mysteltain, Thank you for posting on the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums

Yes unfortunately, our suggestion would be to do a fresh reinstall of the game. Please keep us updated on if this solves your issue.

Hope to be of assistance, Thank you for playing Final Fantasy XIV! Hope to see you online.

[Mysteltain]

I reinstalled the game and downloaded the patch files, and successfully logged on to my character without issue. It seems that fixed the issue. Thank you for the help, Ariellendera!

[Ariellendera]

Hello Mysteltain!

Glad your issue is resolved. I will be moving this thread to "closed concerns"

Thank you for playing Final Fantasy XIV! Hope to see you online.