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FFXIV to debut on Switch 2, housing UI overhaul announced

7/27/2026

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Yoshi-P Announces Housing

Director Yoshi-P announced two major housing updates for Final Fantasy XIV’s Patch 8.X series.
The first update will overhaul the housing UI to improve accessibility for casual players.
Yoshi-P said the second update is still being planned and may precede the UI overhaul.
He praised World of Warcraft’s new housing system as inspiration for Square Enix’s re-evaluation.
Players continue to criticize the housing lottery for low supply and high demand.

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Square Enix Launches

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 14 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4 2026.
The company opened pre-orders today and urged fans to follow its social media.
The first month on Switch 2 is free, after which a separate FFXIV subscription—without a Nintendo Switch Online membership—is required, and existing subscribers get a 50 % discount.
Yoshi-P, in Bastion armor, detailed the Evercold expansion, a new Bastion tank role, and a Final Fantasy 7 crossover.

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Yoshi-P Announces Housing

Director Yoshi-P announced two major housing updates for Final Fantasy XIV’s Patch 8.X series.
The first update will overhaul the housing UI to improve accessibility for casual players.
Yoshi-P said the second update is still being planned and may precede the UI overhaul.
He praised World of Warcraft’s new housing system as inspiration for Square Enix’s re-evaluation.
Players continue to criticize the housing lottery for low supply and high demand.

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