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The FFXIV Coins can be purchased from the Microsoft Store
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Published onMarch 19, 2024
published onMarch 19, 2024
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Gamers couldn’t hide their excitement when the news broke thatFinal Fantasy XIV was coming to Xbox. Soon, we had anopen beta for the game. And now, onMarch 21, 2024, Final Fantasy XIV Online will finally be available to all players with a new currency, theFFXIV Coins!
These coins will be used for purchases and payments and can be bought from theMicrosoft Store. Thedeveloper’s official websitedescribesFFXIV Coinsas,
With theXbox Series X/S Versionof Final Fantasy XIV, you can only use theFFXIV Coinsfor payments. For other platforms, regular payment options will be available.
The process of redeeming is more complicated than anything we have ever seen. For instance, after purchasing coins from the Microsoft Store, you have to log into the game and then have theFFXIV Coinscredited to yourSquare Enixaccount.
As you would expect, users are unhappy and voicing disapproval
A few took toX(formerly Twitter) to voice their disapproval.
It’s so funny that we’ve been begging SE to make account management and billing more simplified for 10 years and instead of doing that they made it even more complicated for no reasonhttps://t.co/BKTCJjjVdOpic.twitter.com/WpRIWZyPA5
Others voiced their frustration on forums likeReddit, where several threads were created to discuss the change. Also, a large bunch of users are confused about how this would affect them.
The newFFXIV Coinspayment method is to help Microsoft earn its share, but honestly, it’s too complicated.
They must come up with a simpler way, or else the Final Fantasy XIV’s release on Xbox won’t create as much hype. It’s been available on other platforms, and players will prioritize those over Xbox for peace of mind.
What do you think about the introduction ofFFXIV Coins? Share with our readers in the comments section.
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