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Final Fantasy XIV

Q: How do I uninstall Final Fantasy XIV?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online`. Homebrew will remove Final Fantasy XIV and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Final Fantasy XIV to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Story-driven massively multiplayer online role-playing game

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategoryMedia & Entertainment

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Versionpnvdkzgk77dj10Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Final Fantasy XIV?

Story-driven massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online

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How to Install Final Fantasy XIV on Mac

Follow these steps to install Final Fantasy XIV using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm final-fantasy-xiv-online is installed, then try `final-fantasy-xiv-online --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Final Fantasy XIV
Run `final-fantasy-xiv-online` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Final Fantasy XIV

How do I install Final Fantasy XIV on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run final-fantasy-xiv-online from Terminal.

Is Final Fantasy XIV free?

Yes, Final Fantasy XIV is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Final Fantasy XIV?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online. Homebrew will remove Final Fantasy XIV and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Final Fantasy XIV?

There are several media & entertainment apps available for macOS. Browse the Media & Entertainment category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Final Fantasy XIV to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask final-fantasy-xiv-online in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Final Fantasy XIV work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Final Fantasy XIV can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.