To fix this issue, you can try verifying the integrity of game files in Steam. Join over 22 million adventurers worldwide on an adventure that will take you to the heavens and beyond Includes 30-day free subscription period for all. *This client is used for both the full version and the Free Trial version of Final Fantasy XIV on Mac. If you are playing the FFXIV on the Steam client, the FFXIV version check failed issue may be caused by the corrupt or missing game files on the client. For newcomers to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, the Starter Edition includes two award-winning titles FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn, and the first expansion, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward.

Please visit to download the official Mac client for Final Fantasy XIV. Please check the Mog Station ( for your registered platform and download the appropriate client to be able to play. Please note, if you download either the Windows or Steam client and receive a message after logging in regarding an inactive subscription, even if you have confirmed you have an active subscription, you may be playing on the incorrect platform. Please go to your Steam Library and download Final Fantasy XIV directly through the Steam client. Please visit to download the official Windows client for Final Fantasy XIV. No separate client download is necessary to play the expansions. This client, unless otherwise noted, is used for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and all related expansions.

Depending on your platform and version, there are a number of places to download the official client for Final Fantasy XIV.

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