This does not apply to the free trial
Final Fantasy XIVintroduced a tantalizing precedentwhenHeavenswardbecame free for all players to enjoy. If that critically acclaimed expansion can be given away, then surelyStormbloodis on the table as well. Now, approximately two and a half years after the famously revamped trial launched,Stormbloodis finally free… kind of.
Until May 8th,owners of theFinal Fantasy XIV Starter Editioncan addStormbloodto their account at no charge. As a reminder,Starter Editiontypically contains the same content as the trial. The trial restrictions are lifted, but a subscription is required to play. Fortunately, there is no expiration date onStormbloodonce you own it. You’ll be able to enjoy it after May 8thif you choose to participate in this promotion.
For a limited time, existing owners or purchasers of#FFXIVStarter Edition can add the Stormblood expansion to their account for free! 🎮https://t.co/gSQ9z04uRo
📅 Through Monday, May 8 at 6:59 a.m. (PDT) / 13:59 (GMT)* End times may differ slightly per platform.pic.twitter.com/Rn1Qx6ssI6
— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN)Jun 03, 2025
For Ala Mhigo!
This giveaway comes alongside a Free Login Campaign, allowing lapsed players to playFinal Fantasy XIVfor four days from now until May 8th. It should be noted thatHeavenswardreceived similar promotions such as thisbefore it became permanently bundled with the free trial. Does this meanStormbloodwill also come to the free trial at some point? Some players speculate that it does, but for now, I’d say don’t get your hopes up.There’s already an enormous amount of content in the trial, so Square Enix could decide to maintain that status quo for as long as it can.
In the meantime, this promotion is in a bit of an awkward place. It’s a nice gift for currentStarter Editionowners, and this could be a decent way for trial players to experience new content at a lower price. That said, if you’re going to pay a subscription fee, it almost seems like a waste to ignorethe excellentShadowbringersandEndwalkerexpansions.Starter Editionisn’t a bad value, it’s just important to know what you’re getting into. Remember, once you upgrade from the free trial, you can’t return to your status as a free player.
Final Fantasy XIVis available on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
