Why does SE make it so hard to play their game?

[Jaid]

I just got a new laptop and I cannot find a link to be able to download the launcher for the game. It's not on the mogstation, every google link is either sus or dead. Every link on SE's site just tells me I can't buy it and can't use the free trial. I have an active sub, it should not be this hard.

[RobynDaBank]

https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/playersdownload/na/ or https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/playersdownload/eu/ perhaps? I don't know what the page is for Mac.

[DarkArvan]

Yep, SE makes it very hard to find a download link, actually there is not a single link on the website to it...

[DPZ2]

I don't know. This looks pretty easy to figure out:

https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/

Select the country and go.

Of course, the fact that they've stopped all digital sales (and free trials) means that there won't be a download link at this time.

That being said, you can copy the game folder from your old system to your new one and begin playing, eliminating the large download. I've done something similar with almost every MMO I've played (home desktop/work laptop ... I used to travel extensively).

[Yai360]

For Windows >> http://sqex.to/ffxiv_client_en
For Mac >> https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/mac/download/

[Darneltia]

Greetings fellow Eorzean,

It seems that the issue relating to this post has been resolved as the requested information was provided in the post from various users. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced as a result.

As such, this thread will be moved to the 'Closed Concerns' sub forum as a result.
We hope that you can continue to enjoy your adventures in Eorzea!

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