Final Fantasy XIV free trial now includes Shadowbringers to level 80

gamingApr 28, 2026161,656

Final Fantasy XIV's free trial now includes the Shadowbringers expansion, letting new players level characters to 80. The expanded trial covers A Realm Reborn through Shadowbringers, so players can play multiple expansions' main story content without buying the game first. Players have noted the trial now allows creation of Hrothgar and Viera characters, giving immediate access to those popular races. This matters because Shadowbringers is widely praised for its storytelling and design, so the trial offers a substantial sample of the game's best content before committing to purchase or subscription.

FINAL FANTASY XIV

@en.finalfantasyxiv.com

Shadowbringers is now officially part of the #FFXIV free trial! Spread the word and tell your friends, because there’s never been a better time to begin their adventure! 🔥 freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com

A Final Fantasy 14 illustration themed after Shadowbringers. The Warrior of Darkness stands with his back facing the audience, his left arm outstretched towards his greatsword. Multiple major characters from Shadowbringers and sin eaters are seen in the background.

15274h ago

Nathan C20

I know it's a big commitment but folks, Shadowbringers is so damned good and now you can play it for free. Do it. Do it for Emet.

Joshua Carpenter10

Yea, no excuses not to play now. Specially if you like Final Fantasy! So much content for free now. Actually I'm jealous of new players that can experience all this for....... free. Lucky

Viktor Engholm - Immortal Guardian: AEGIS vol 1 - May 20263

I'm sad I can't access the free trial now since I did the 14 day trial years ago 😭

Mippa || WHM Mateus, Crystal || Voice Actress || Hancock Enjoyer3

Sprouts don't know how good they've got it.

Rikka Niimi2

I can finally have my gyaru bunny and my dancer too~!!

Val🏳️‍⚧️Vondran

@valvondran.bsky.social

Did you know the free trial of FFXIV now includes Shadowbringers? Now you do

327h ago

𝓈𝓃𝒶𝓏𝓏𝓎

@dragonsnazzy.bsky.social

This is legitimately one of the craziest free trials of all time This is one of the top 10 games period in terms of gameplay and story and it's just free

203h ago

🌸Legend of Aly🎮

@alycore.bsky.social

If you’ve never played this game, it’s borderline mandatory now. Essentially four full games for free and once August arrives, will be accessible on all modern platforms with the switch 2 version launching. Greatest game of all time and the free trial now includes arguably the best expansion.

104h ago

Flo's Canvas

@floartin.bsky.social

#ffxiv Free Trial will expand to ShB soon so doodled my main; Lico with her current outfit which she prob wear until middle of the base expansion quest. Not sure what change there will be for her outfit and lore but can't wait for Shadowbringers!

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Steve 🔥🗡💀

@stevoyah.bsky.social

Still obsessed over this new art showed off at fanfest for shadowbringers being added the free trial of #ffxiv Yes its my lock screen now

1422h ago

Arthur 🔶🔞 | #5.0Spoilers

@exoduswalker.bsky.social

For Free Trial players (updating via official launcher): Base FFXIV + HW/StB updates is 4.2 GB. After patching, RESTART YOUR LAUNCHER TO TRIGGER THE EXPAC DOWNLOAD. Shadowbringers sits at a 12.8 gb.

512h ago

Tahko 🌮(Comms OPEN!)

@tahkofigo.bsky.social

guys there's literally no excuse anymore, this free trial clears 99% of every RPG you'll ever play and it's free

43h ago

Ferodra 🐲 Commissions Open

@ferodra.bsky.social

"Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV? With an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Shadowbringers expansion up to level 80 for free with no restrictions on playtime." Memes aside, it's SO GOOD

64h ago

Jordan

@jordevio.soy

Do not buy FFXIV if you are getting into it, just download the free trial and experience peak

84h ago

High Lord Meesh, Queen of Beans

@meesherbeans.bsky.social

Genuinely real talk, I consider the Shadowbringers story to be the best Final Fantasy story ever told. If you have the time, I cannot overstate how much I recommend picking up a free trial and playing the full story through, especially since it's free.

43h ago

Desiring Machine Gun Kelly

@artbrovera.bsky.social

Heavensword alone made this the best free trial of all time, and now with Shadowbringers all im saying is if you have the time to FFXIV, now is the time to do it

44h ago

Anti-Bedtime Leftist Astronomer (they/them 🏳️‍⚧️)

@blueearotter.bsky.social

If you've not played 14, now it's a good time to pick up the free trial. ShB is easily one of the best stories I've ever experienced in any game. There's like 300 hours of game to get to it, but it's worth it

34h ago