Linux Review:

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

PROTON TIER: GOLD


FINAL FANTASY XIV Online - Linux (Proton) Technical Documentation

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) where players can join over 30 million adventurers worldwide in an ever-evolving world. Experience a gripping story, thrilling battles, and diverse environments to explore.

Status Check: Runs via Proton (Gold tier).

TWEAKS & TRICKS:

  • FPS Limiter Issue: In-game FPS limiter may not function correctly.
    • Solution: DXVK_CONFIG="dxgi.maxFrameRate = 60; d3d9.maxFrameRate = 60" %command%
  • Launcher Speed: Launch speed can be improved.
    • Solution: Use GE-Proton.
  • Character Configuration File Location (GE Proton 10-25):
    • Solution: "wherever you store your games"/SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/39210/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn/
  • Character Configuration File Location (Using .xlcore/ffxivConfig):
    • Solution: Copy the “FFXIV_CHRbiglongnumber” folder to the .xlcore/ffxivConfig directory.
  • Saving UI Configuration:
    • Solution: Launch FFXIV from Windows, perform server backups in the character select screen (profile icon with the gear), then restore them on your Linux machine.
  • Steam Account Hook:
    • Solution: NOSTEAM=1 %command% - Requires a standalone license.
  • Managed Wine Configuration:
    • Solution: Use custom managed wine with custom winecfg. NTSync is not recommended due to crashes; use FSync instead.

Verdict: A buy for Linux gamers. The Gold ProtonDB rating and user reports indicate a smooth experience with minimal configuration needed.