How to play Final Fantasy XIV Online on Mac
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Game summary
Take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE is the 2013 relaunch of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that takes the wonder of the FINAL FANTASY legacy and expands it, allowing you to explore the realm of Eorzea like never before in a FINAL FANTASY game.
Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea. Adventure alone or join up with friends to undertake epic quests, battle familiar FINAL FANTASY monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment.
All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting! Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea!
First released: Aug 2013
Play Final Fantasy XIV Online on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)
The easiest way to play Final Fantasy XIV Online on a Mac is through Parallels, which allows you to virtualize a Windows machine on Macs. The setup is very easy and it works for Apple Silicon Macs as well as for older Intel-based Macs.
Parallels supports the latest version of DirectX and OpenGL, allowing you to play the latest PC games on any Mac. The latest version of DirectX is up to 20% faster.
Our favorite feature of Parallels Desktop is that when you turn off your virtual machine, all the unused disk space gets returned to your main OS, thus minimizing resource waste (which used to be a problem with virtualization).
Final Fantasy XIV Online installation steps for Mac
Step 1
Go to Parallels.com and download the latest version of the software.
Step 2
Follow the installation process and make sure you allow Parallels in your Mac’s security preferences (it will prompt you to do so).
Step 3
When prompted, download and install Windows 10. The download is around 5.7GB. Make sure you give it all the permissions that it asks for.
Step 4
Once Windows is done installing, you are ready to go. All that’s left to do is install Final Fantasy XIV Online like you would on any PC.
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