Final Fantasy XIV is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed and published by Square Enix. It is the fourteenth installment in the Final Fantasy series and the second MMORPG in the series after Final Fantasy XI. The game is set in the fantasy world of Eorzea and players can create their own characters and explore the world, completing quests, battling monsters, and interacting with other players.

Players can choose from a wide variety of classes and jobs, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. The game features a deep progression system that allows players to level up and earn new abilities, equipment and items as they progress. The game also features a player-driven economy, where players can craft and trade items with each other, and a full-featured housing system where players can purchase or build their own homes.

Final Fantasy XIV also has a strong emphasis on story and characters, with a rich and ongoing narrative that unfolds through main story quests, side quests, and special events. The game is subscription-based, but players can purchase in-game currency and items to enhance their gameplay experience.