But I can tell you sincerely that this is an amazing version of FFXIV for PS5. It’s going to be really hard to go back to the PC version for me, and who knows? When I get a quality wireless keyboard, I may just be a console main again. If you’re new to FFXIV and want to play on the console, you also get a free 30-day trial. You get about 56 buttons to use and can adjust the HUD to be exactly what you want it to be. It might be difficult to get used to the buttons on a controller, but it won’t last long. I play on a good PC as is, but being able to experience the game in 4k? That’s something special. It in no way feels like an inferior port of an already solid game. In my time at MMOHuts, I played a lot of MMOs built for consoles. Perhaps the kindest thing I can say about FFXIV on PS5 is that it doesn’t feel like a console MMO. It was only great if you didn’t have a PC. Not as good as PC by any stretch of the imagination. The game never once would dip under 30 FPS, though, and that was just fine.
It lagged a tiny bit during peak hours, but I play on a busy server, and at the time, I was playing wireless. I tried the game in full 4k in crowded areas, in dungeons, trials, and even my Free Companies’ House. You’ll still have to do this as a new player too. That comes from L1+up/down with the Right Analog Stick. Some things aren’t immediately clear, like being able to zoom out. Take it from me – use Mouse Mode (L1+R3). If you’re a veteran player, you already know how you’ll want it, you just have to do it. That means you will have to go through the arduous task of setting up your HUD once again. FFXIV, PS5, or PC does not save your HUD settings. However, one of the only negatives is something I already knew about. Current users beware it might decide that your account has been compromised, resulting in having to change your password. From there, I just had to log in with my credentials.
Since I already have an account on PC, I had to purchase another license for PS5 – That means getting the FFXIV Complete Edition for PS4. You still have to wait in line to get onto a server sometimes, but the wait is seldom long. On PS5, the load-times are also virtually non-existent. The sounds, the sights, they’re all gorgeous. Sure, I’d need a wireless keyboard to interact with my Free Company (Pandora’s Box, Diabolos). It makes me wonder why I even play this MMO on my computer when I can sit on the couch and play in 4k. On every level, in every place, the game is stunning. It helps that the DualSense controller is the best controller I’ve ever used. Eventually, I made the switch, but this allowed me to come right back to how I used to play. As someone who writes for a living, having the ability to enjoy a game while not straining myself on keyboard and mouse? I live for that. Fun fact, I started playing with a controller on PC.
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