Final Fantasy XIV System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)

To run Final Fantasy XIV on PC, you need at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher and 8 GB RAM. The developer recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher with 16 GB RAM. Plan for 140 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.

Final Fantasy XIV PC requirements

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows® 11 64 bit	Windows® 11 64 bit
Processor	Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher	Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher
DirectX	Version 11	Version 11
Storage	140 GB available space	140 GB available space
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Sound card	DirectSound® supported sound card	DirectSound® supported sound card
Additional notes	System Requirements may be subject to change. If you are using a router, please set up your ports so that the below packets can pass through. [Ports that may be used] TCP：80, 443, 54992～54994, 55006～55007, 55021～55040	System Requirements may be subject to change. If you are using a router, please set up your ports so that the below packets can pass through. [Ports that may be used] TCP：80, 443, 54992～54994, 55006～55007, 55021～55040

How demanding is Final Fantasy XIV?

Its minimum memory requirement of 8 GB is higher than 37% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 140 GB install is larger than 96% of them.

Final Fantasy XIV requires hardware that was considered mid-range a few years back. The minimum specs resemble an older budget gaming PC, while the recommended specs fit a modest mid-range machine by today’s standards. You won’t need a high-end build for this game. The Steam Deck rating of Playable shows how well even handheld-class hardware can perform.

Storage presents the biggest challenge. Both tiers need 140 GB of available space, so the install size is the same no matter which you choose. Interestingly, the two tiers only differ in processor, memory, and graphics, with no extra drive requirements for the higher tier. To make things easier, clear that space before downloading. If you can, install the game on an SSD. Also, if you’re behind a router, make sure to open the necessary TCP ports, including 80 and 443.

Can you play Final Fantasy XIV on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Final Fantasy XIV Playable on Steam Deck. That means it runs, but may need some manual tweaks.

• Note: Launcher interaction issues
• Note: Default controller config not fully functional
• Note: Default configuration is not performant
• Note: Gamepad not enabled by default
• Passes: Default controller config fully functional
• Passes: Controller glyphs match deck device

Is Final Fantasy XIV on Mac or Linux?

No. Steam lists Final Fantasy XIV for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.

Final Fantasy XIV system requirements FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for Final Fantasy XIV?

Windows® 11 64 bit, Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher. You also need 140 GB available space.

What are the recommended specs for Final Fantasy XIV?

Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher.

Can I run Final Fantasy XIV with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, 8 GB meets the minimum of 8 GB.

How much storage does Final Fantasy XIV need?

The Steam page lists 140 GB of free space.

Does Final Fantasy XIV work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck.

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Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.