Final Fantasy XIV may have launched in a buggy, borderline-unplayable state, but in the decade since its release, it’s grown into one of the most beloved MMORPGs around. That’s thanks to a total overhaul called A Realm Reborn , which itself has been around for more than seven years now. Since then, developer Square Enix has continually improved the game, adding regular updates and more sporadic expansions that both change aspects of the base game and add brand new content and a continuing storyline. With all that history behind it, it may feel difficult to jump into Final Fantasy XIV for the first time so long after its release. There’s a cluttered HUD with dozens of clickable elements, windows out the wazzoo, and a dizzying amount of content to get through. We’ve pieced together this guide to hopefully help you on your adventure across one of the first truly popular subscription-based MMOs since World of Warcraft . Further reading Final Fantasy XIV Matoya’s Relict boss guide: Bathrooms, bubbles, and bacon FFXIV: Shadowbringers E10 raid guide: How to beat a bad, murderous shadow doggo Final Fantasy XIV: How to beat Emerald Weapon in the 5.4 Castrum Marinum Trial Free trial Fortunately…