*The following system requirements are specific to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Version. As our development team continues its optimization of the software, these requirements may change.
System Requirements
OS
CPU
RAM
Hard Disk Space
Graphics
Sound
Internet Connection
Monitor Resolution
DirectX
Other
*1 Windows XP users should install, run, and update the game using administrator settings.
*2 When using a 64-bit OS, the game will run on WoW64 (Windows on Windows 64).
*3 The amount of free space required on the drive containing your My Documents folder has been temporarily changed to reflect an increase in additional data not covered by the beta test installer.
*4 A gamepad is recommended, but not required to play the game.
*Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft DirectX are registered trademarks (US and international) of the Microsoft Corporation. All other trade and brand names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Please Note:
System Requirements
OS
- Windows® XP SP3 *1
- Windows Vista® 32-bit / 64-bit SP2 *2
- Windows® 7 32-bit / 64-bit *2
CPU
- Intel Core 2 Duo (2.0 GHz)
- AMD Athlon X2 (2.0 GHz)
RAM
- Windows XP: 1.5 GB
- Windows Vista / Windows 7: 2 GB
Hard Disk Space
- Installing: 15 GB
- Downloading: 12 GB on the drive containing the My Documents folder *3
Graphics
- NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600 or higher VRAM 512 MB
- Radeon™ HD 2900 or higher VRAM 512 MB
Sound
- DirectSound® compatible (DirectX® 9.0)
Internet Connection
- Broadband (constant connection)
Monitor Resolution
- 1280 x 720 or higher; 32-bit
DirectX
- DirectX 9.0c
Other
- Mouse, Keyboard, Gamepad *4
*1 Windows XP users should install, run, and update the game using administrator settings.
*2 When using a 64-bit OS, the game will run on WoW64 (Windows on Windows 64).
*3 The amount of free space required on the drive containing your My Documents folder has been temporarily changed to reflect an increase in additional data not covered by the beta test installer.
*4 A gamepad is recommended, but not required to play the game.
*Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft DirectX are registered trademarks (US and international) of the Microsoft Corporation. All other trade and brand names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Please Note:
- - The aforementioned requirements are preliminary guidelines based on Square Enix internal testing. There is a chance that PCs which meet the specified requirements may not be able to run the FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Version.
- - Square Enix will not be responsible for reimbursing testers for any PC equipment or peripherals purchased in order to meet the aforementioned requirements.
- - For details on the aforementioned hardware/software, please visit the manufacturers’ websites.
- - System requirements may change for forthcoming beta tests and/or the final release version.



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