Windows 11 Support

[Lauren]

Will FFXIV be optimized for Windows 11 to ensure it runs smoothly?

Curious if we should be holding back until after a major patch once October 5th hits.

[Arrhin]

Will FFXIV be optimized for Windows 11 to ensure it runs smoothly?

Curious if we should be holding back until after a major patch once October 5th hits.

You should be holding back anyways. Never ever update day (or even month) one of a new Windows release, especially if you're asking questions about compatibility.

[Lauren]

You should be holding back anyways. Never ever update day (or even month) one of a new Windows release, especially if you're asking questions about compatibility.

The game worked fine when Windows 10 released

[worldofneil]

The game worked fine when Windows 10 released

Yes but Windows 10 was officially released in July 2015 and it wasn't officially supported by Square Enix until November 2015.

Windows 11 may work straight from the start, but you may wish to wait a little bit, if only for everyone else to find any problems first. One thing I can think of that may require changing is the launcher which at the moment is using components from Internet Explorer which may/may not exist in the final version of Windows 11.

[DarkArvan]

Using Windows 11 now for a weeks / 2 months. no problems so far. Windows 11 is not that different in core from windows 10.

[Lauren]

Using Windows 11 now for a weeks / 2 months. no problems so far. Windows 11 is not that different in core from windows 10.

Oh good to hear - Are you running it borderless windowed at all?

[DarkArvan]

Yes im using borderless window mode all the time.

[DarkArvan]

We are currently performing operation verifications so that FINAL FANTASY XIV can be played on “Microsoft Windows 11", the next OS to be officially released by Microsoft on Oct. 5, 2021. However, the verification process will require some time.

We will make an announcement when FINAL FANTASY XIV officially begins to support Windows 11.

https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodes...d5ec873b72595a

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