FINAL FANTASY 14: Xbox Exclusive Currency Now Requires Microsoft Store Purchase for In-Game Use

The highly anticipated release of Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox Series X and S brings with it an exclusive in-game currency known as FFXIV Coins, which Xbox players must purchase through the Microsoft Store to pay for service fees and optional purchases within the game. Square Enix's recent blog post advises players to buy these coins ahead of using the Mog Station or the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Store and underscores that the coins will only be credited to a player's account upon logging into the game on an Xbox console. The introduction of this distinct currency system has been met with some dissatisfaction from the Xbox gaming community, as it deviates from the existing payment methods on PC and PlayStation.

An additional layer of complexity for Xbox players arises with the need to use FFXIV Coins to buy game subscriptions, although finer details remain hazy. Players looking to dive into the realm of Eorzea on Xbox have three versions at their disposal: the Final Fantasy XIV Online Starter Edition, Complete Edition, and the Collector's Edition. Furthermore, an Xbox Game Pass (Core or Ultimate) subscription is obligatory, and accounts must be linked appropriately. As a special perk, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have until April 19 to download the Starter Edition comprising A Realm Reborn and its follow-up expansions for free.

How do you purchase FFXIV Coins for Xbox and what are they used for?

Fantasy XIV Coins for the Xbox platforms have to be acquired through the Microsoft Store. These coins are then used as a currency to pay for service fees, such as the game's subscription, and for purchasing optional items within FINAL FANTASY XIV Online.

Final Fantasy XIV is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Square Enix. Since its initial rocky release in 2010, the game underwent a comprehensive overhaul and was rereleased as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn in 2013. It has since seen substantial growth and popularity, featuring multiple expansions such as Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker. The game has been praised for its story, community, and continuous improvement upon the MMO genre.