Full version of Final Fantasy XIV Shadowbringers (FFXIV 5.0)
Application Details:
| Version: | Shadowbringers (Official Client) |
| License: | Subscription |
| URL: | http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com |
| Votes: | 0 |
| Latest Rating: | Gold |
| Latest Wine Version Tested: | 6.21 |
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What works
Almost everything works:
Reasonable FPS.
What does not
The attractive new Launcher does not work, it will not load under Wine.
The opening cut scene still doesn't work, without disabling it you cannot progress to the character selection screen.
Workarounds
Use the old launcher. To do so:
It is not necesary to use a 32-bit wineprefix or install additional (winetricks) components. Apart from these two text file edits Final Fantasy XIV works out-of-the-box now.
What was not tested
Any PvP
32-bit DirectX9 client (deprecated).
Hardware tested
Graphics:
Additional Comments
AMD FX-8350 Black Edition
16GB RAM
Sabertooth 990FX R1
Nvidia Geforce 1050 Ti
Kernel: 4.9.193-antix.1-amd64-smp x86_64 bits GNU/Linux
Nvidia 430.50 drivers
DE: Xfce 4.12.4
| Operating system | Test date | Wine version | Installs? | Runs? | Used Workaround? | Rating | Submitter | ||
| Show | Manjaro Linux | Dec 11 2021 | 6.21 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Gold | Tooney | |
| Show | Ubuntu 21.04 "Hirsute" (+ variants like Kubuntu) | Jul 20 2021 | 6.11-staging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Gold | Maia Everett | |
| Show | Gentoo Linux | May 10 2020 | 5.6-staging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Silver | Brad | |
| Current | antiX-19 x64-core "Marielle Franco" | Nov 24 2019 | 4.20-staging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Gold | spaceman | |
| Show | Fedora 31 x86_64 | Nov 20 2019 | 4.19-staging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Gold | Sean Rhone (Espionage724) |
The attractive new Launcher does not work, it will not load under Wine.
To use the old launcher.:
Edit FFXIV_BOOT.cfg:
Change Browser from 0 to 1
NOTE: Previously it was necessary to change the BrowserType setting, this is untouched now.
If you are having a problem with the launcher reporting you are not licenced to use this platform (or missing service license), the Launcher has mistaken Linux (no license available) for MacOS (separate license available). There is an option in the winecfg GUI on the Staging tab, tick the Hide Wine version from applications checkbox.
The opening cut scene still doesn't work, without disabling it you cannot progress to the character selection screen.
Edit FFXIV.cfg:
Change CutsceneMovieOpening from 0 to 1
It is no longer necessary to use a 32-bit wineprefix or install additional (winetricks) components. Apart from these two text file edits Final Fantasy XIV works out-of-the-box now.
For missing service license issues launching the game open winecfg (in your FF prefix) and on the Staging tab, tick the Hide Wine version from applications checkbox.
NB: After entering username and password it is essential to press Enter (on the keyboard) rather than clicking the button (with the mouse). If you are receiving a Javascript error using the Launcher this is essential.
The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. WineHQ is not responsible for what they say.
by Maia Everett on Monday August 9th 2021, 4:19
by Maia Everett on Wednesday July 21st 2021, 2:36
ffxivboot64.exe works with the old launcher, but out of the box will complain about a missing service license under wine-staging. To fix this, open winecfg and on the Staging tab, tick the "Hide Wine version from applications" checkbox. After this, the old launcher should work correctly.
by Mahdi Fathalla on Tuesday October 13th 2020, 8:09
from "StartupCompleted 0" to "StartupCompleted 1"
by Brad on Tuesday September 22nd 2020, 9:59
I went from 35-40fps max to 75-120fps, averaging about 90-100 in 4/8 man content.
My hardware is the same as my posted test data (3700X w/ PBO clocks and a 5700XT) and I am seeing nearly a 100% performance increase in most cases.
The original issue with my low performance in my test was found to be CSMT, but it was required to play the game due to rendering artifacts when it was not enabled.
by spaceman on Sunday April 19th 2020, 6:18
I copied a ~/Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn/ folder from a previous, but no longer, working distro which causes the launcher to present the log in screen. I enter my Square Enix ID, Square Enix Pasword and One-Time Password (from the authenticator) and I'm presented with a new screen which informs me:
This service account does not have a valid FINAL FANTASY XIV licence for this platform or your subscription has expired...
Of course I do have a current subscription, as I can play on Windows, no issues.
by spaceman on Sunday April 19th 2020, 6:19
by Jerome on Monday May 11th 2020, 18:09
by spaceman on Wednesday May 13th 2020, 13:49
I have never had to use this switch before with any game. However, FFXIV is running a treat again with Wine on Linux. I am very grateful to you thanks again!
by spaceman on Saturday November 16th 2019, 8:22
Every time I start Final Fantasy, the Launcher opens up displaying the FFXIV Online graphic and does nothing else, goes no further.
I have set my ~/Documents/My Games/FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn/FFXIV_BOOT.cfg to
DX11Enabled 1
...
BrowserType 2
I have also tried other BrowserType values: 0,1,3.
Image below shows all I get:
postimg.cc/Vd846Wqg
Thank you.
by Sean Rhone (Espionage724) on Wednesday November 20th 2019, 18:14
by spaceman on Sunday November 24th 2019, 5:20