Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) is the fourteenth instalment of the legendary Final Fantasy saga and was released in September 2010 for Windows and PlayStation platforms. This specific game gives us a multiplayer online fantasy role-playing game, being the second of the entire series to be an MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game).
The popularity of the series itself and the fact that this specific game is unique within the series means that there is a large player count for Final Fantasy 14, as we will see below, along with other reasons.
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What is the game about and what makes it popular?
Final Fantasy 14 has quite an interesting plot, which tells the story of the warriors of light fighting against the empire of Garlemald and the forces of chaos. It allows players to experience a story and adventure where they can choose from over 20 classes and jobs, with different skills and roles. It also has several side quests, which explore the backstories of the characters, factions and regions of the game.
Another plus point is that the game has a strategic combat system, which allows players to use different physical or magical abilities during gameplay. This is coupled with a crafting and gathering system, which allows players to craft and improve their weapons and magic.
Such features are precisely what makes this game not only a favourite of the series but also one of the best fantasy games in general.
How many people play Final Fantasy 14?
According to the creator himself, Final Fantasy 14 is the most profitable game in the franchise with over 24 million players and an average of 30,000 players online at any one time. Of course, this only includes online players through Steam and the figures could be much higher if you count those accessing the game through other platforms, which could be thousands more.
Top countries playing Final Fantasy 14
Final Fantasy 14 is the most-played MMORPG in the world and therefore has an international community of players that is growing by the minute. According to statistics from game forums and official platforms such as Square Enix, the countries with the most Final Fantasy 14 players are as follows:
- United States
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- France
Of course, while these are the countries where the game is most popular, they are not the only ones, other countries with a significant presence include Canada, Australia, Brazil, China and the UK.
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FFXIV on Streaming
Like most of the games in this franchise, Final Fantasy 14 has great popularity on video game streaming platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, where millions of viewers follow the games of the most famous content creators playing Final Fantasy 14. According to Steam and Twitch statistics, some of the most popular are:
- Okaymage
- Asmongold
- MrHappy
- Zepla
This is not counting those Twitch celebrities who at some point have also enjoyed the game, such as Illojuan, Auron play and Guy Fawkes. This huge popularity of the game on these platforms is one of the many other reasons why Final Fantasy 14 is still on top today.
Conclusion
Final Fantasy 14 is not considered by many to be the best of the franchise, but it is one of the best fantasy games of recent years, offering a unique and varied experience to RPG and battle game lovers. Don’t wait any longer and join this great community of warriors of light.
