Square Enix first released Final Fantasy XIV internationally for Microsoft Windows in September 2010.
Following the poor reception and numerous issues with the original release, Square Enix announced plans to overhaul the game and develop a new version internally known as Final Fantasy XIV 2.0.
Closed beta testing for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn began as part of the game's redevelopment effort to relaunch the game with improved content and technology.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn officially launched worldwide on Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3, marking the rebirth of the game after extensive redevelopment.
The game expanded its platform availability by releasing on PlayStation 4, broadening its player base.
The first major expansion pack for Final Fantasy XIV introducing a new storyline, regions, and gameplay features was released.
The second major expansion introducing new jobs and increased level cap was released worldwide.
This expansion received critical acclaim for its narrative and gameplay improvements and further expanded the game world and features.
The fourth major expansion continued the story and concluded major narrative arcs, achieving high praise and strong player engagement.
The primal Bahamut is unleashed upon Eorzea following Shinryu's death and the Floating Continent's destruction, leading to massive devastation and the death of many heroes.
A time period where Great Dragons and primals rose in power; this era forms much of the mythological background of Eorzea's races and creatures.
The city-states of Eorzea unite to combat increasing threats from primals and the Garlean Empire.
Conflict between the Garlean Empire and the Eorzean city-states intensifies, with the empire seeking conquest over Eorzea.
The player's character arrives in Eorzea and begins to combat threats against the realm, marking the beginning of the current adventurer saga.
The Warrior of Light defeats primal threats like Ifrit, Titan, and Garuda and halts advancing Garlean forces throughout the various sub-expansions.
The decisive confrontation that results in the downfall of the Garlean Empire's expansionist ambitions within Eorzea.
Following events that revive the primal Bahamut, the realm faces a new cataclysm requiring heroes to rise once again.
