For the past couple weeks I have been unable to login to FFXIV through the client. As soon as I click "Play" in the client I get a Japanese error that closes the client after clicking "OK." I have looked up the message, and apparently it is a boilerplate "An error was encountered," message.

I have updated my drivers, and ensured Windows is fully updated. I uninstalled FFXIV from my external hard drive, and then reinstalled on my C drive. Then I uninstalled the game from Steam and reinstalled the client from the official website.

I have switched my Direct X from 9.0-11.0, to no effect. I have disabled shaders and overlays that NVIDIA turns on. I have ensured FFXIV is fully updated. My account is up to date with payments and I have tried to log on with a different account.

Any suggestions?