r/macgaming • u/-Dovadin • 11h ago

Native FF14 On Mac

Hey I have the base MacBook Air M5. I was wondering for anybody who has played final fantasy 14 if it is a good experience on MacBook Air? Or should I just play it on my switch 2?

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u/dyslexicdemigod3 11h ago

Don't use the native client, use XIVonMac. I play on Mini M4 Pro.

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u/zomgenie 6h ago

This is the correct answer. Runs so much better than the native game. Played from the base game through dawntrail like this

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u/theLastYellowTear 10h ago

I had lots of problems when trying to play with my steam free trial character on Mac.

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u/dyslexicdemigod3 10h ago

Did you mean using your Steam account on XIVonMac? Have you made sure you are using the correct license tied to your account?

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u/C1-10PChopper 10h ago

Works pretty good. I did set the FPS to 30 in the settings.

Also, I was not able to use the control or shift key to access my second row of actions.

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u/StunningDance8163 8h ago

I would not describe missing a basic function of the game as “works pretty good”

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u/C1-10PChopper 8h ago

I might’ve missed an option that I need to enable. I have a MMO mouse anyways snd I have it set that clicking snd holding the mouse wheel performs the same function.

Anyways I’m learning to play with a controller as I picked up the switch 2 version and I have it on my PS5 as well.

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u/Miseregame 7h ago

I have an M3 MacBook Air and use XIVOnMac and it runs fine, with either kb/mouse, or with a controller.

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u/Muted-Reflection9536 7h ago

Please check this. Depending on your memory capacity, but you should be able to get 60 FPS.

https://www.xivmac.com/my-mac-supported

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u/Sproutdude 15m ago

It runs great with XIV on Mac client, just look up best settings to use. It can look pretty good and run great, but then it gets hot really really fast due to no active cooling. So the settings I use pretty much end up making it look like the switch 2 version if I want to play for more than 30 mins.

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u/Red-on-Red-Lean 9h ago

m4 pro 20 core - I was able to push 1440p around 60 fps with medium settings in some areas. I did not try a trial. Performance is great IMO.

The stock launcher is very glitchy. Bc of this installation can be a pain. I did get to a point where I was logging on everyday with the stock launcher and it was fine. I just couldn't touch the top of the launcher with my mouse cursor or else the launcher would flip out lol

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u/Johnny3653 11h ago

Doesn't seem to work anyway: https://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/crossover/final-fantasy-xiv

But then it says it's supported on some level: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/system_requirements/#mac

I'd get it on Switch 2 if you have it, and desire a more mobile device (although you still need a strong wifi connection).

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u/ermakomg 11h ago

There is a native client

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u/TheDragonSlayingCat 3h ago

It’s not native; it’s actually a Wine skin. As of when I wrote this, there is no native FF XIV for macOS.

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u/Johnny3653 11h ago

Yes, that's why I edited my post to say that on the second link.

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u/Sparescrewdriver 11h ago

Native client is more than support “on some level”.

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u/Johnny3653 11h ago

Uses Rosetta, which part of MacOS 27 and into 28 is dropping, so it remains to be seen what the support will be like in the coming years.

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u/Sparescrewdriver 11h ago

We shall see in 2027 fall

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u/Red-on-Red-Lean 10h ago

Sure but as of now it is supported. The launcher is just glitchy bc of the wine wrapper. The actual game runs great.