Unexpected error, exiting FFXIV

[Dzian]

I think it could be something to do with Windows game optimizations. Had he same issue on one of my laptops.

If you run the game in borderless windowed mode then it can end up being a borderless window inside another borderless window created by Windows which then creates issues and problems.

Where as if you run the game full screen Windows still seems to put it in a borderless window.

I found a few threads about this occurring on steam forums though many were related to different games. But you might have some luck if you go Into the final fantasy xiv folder. Right click the game open it's properties and disable Windows game optimizations.

[fiinchy]

I found a few threads about this occurring on steam forums though many were related to different games. But you might have some luck if you go Into the final fantasy xiv folder. Right click the game open it's properties and disable Windows game optimizations.

Thanks for the reply Dzian, unfortunately that didn't make a change either. My game boots up and dies right before my characters lode in on the character selection screen. Already tried to delete local character files since that's where it always crashes but no luck with that either.

[Einmimiria]

Thank you for the update fiinchy.

Are you getting the same error message as everyone else? Or does it differ at all? Did you try running the game in DirectX 9 mode? Does this change anything?

When did this issue start happening for you? Did anything change/update on your PC that coincides with it?

Additionally, can you provide a System Report as well?

We hope we can be of assistance in helping you enjoy the exciting world of Final Fantasy XIV!