This guide will discuss the reasons and methods to fix this problem with one of the most popular games, so you can play your favorite MMORPG without interruption.

What causes a technical error has occurred in the FFXIV launcher?

There could be several reasons behind this launcher error; here, we have mentioned some of the most common ones:

Your Square Enix and Steam accounts are not linked: If both accounts are not connected, you could face this issue. FFXIV doesn’t have enough rights: The technical error might occur if the launcher is not run as administrator, try to run it as admin to avoid such issues. Your Steam Username: If your Steam username has special characters, it may cause problems. Network issues: If your DNS and DNS client service is not responding, this could cause the launcher issue. SSL issue: If there is an SSL error while connected to the site, you could face this error.

What can I do if a technical error has occurred in the FFXIV launcher?

Before diving into the troubleshooting methods, let us check out the quick fixes:

Close and reopen the launcher. Close and reopen Steam. Restart your computer, then the game. Change Steam username. Click Reset System Settings for FFXIV. Ensure there are no pending Windows Updates.

If these fixes didn’t solve your problem, and the launcher won’t load for you, try these detailed steps: 

1. Disable DirectX11

2. Delete the ETC folder

3. Disable Firewall

4. Set the launcher to run as administrator.

5. Checkmark SSL 2.0 and 3.0 Internet Options

6. Modify FFXIV_Boot.cfg file

7. Change DNS Settings 

Can I still play FF14 without a subscription?

You can’t play FF14 (Final Fantasy XIV) without a subscription, though there’s a 30-day free trial for users. Download the game from the official website, try it out, and if you feel like it’s worth the money, purchase the subscription. SPONSORED Though the free trial does have some limitations. For instance, your character can’t progress beyond Level 60, and the number of characters has been capped at 8. Remember, there’s no free trial for FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker. So, these are fixes that can help you resolve technical errors has occurred while loading the game via the FFXIV launcher. If nothing has worked for you so far, it is suggested to uninstall and reinstall the game.  Please let us know in the comments section below if any other method worked for you.

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