On 2025/10/20 I could login and play FFXIV without errors. I play on PC.
Today, 2025/10/21 at 2350 UTC I attempted to login to FFXIV in the same manner as I always do. The launcher gave me the following error:
FFXIV Boot Error
Version check failed. Please confirm your network settings. If this does not solve the problem, you may need to whitelist FINAL FANTASY XIV in your security software.
For further assistance, please visit the SQUARE ENIX Support Center.
http://sqex.to/x4w
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I have made NO CHANGES to my PC since last night.
My network has not changed and I can use every other app on my PC that requires network or Internet successfully.
I do not use a VPN.
I do not use any anti-virus except Windows Defender, which has exceptions added for all FFXIV-related executables.
All FFXIV related executables are whitelisted and allowed through Windows Defender.
I have rebooted multiple times and restarted the game multiple times and still get the "version check failed error."
I have also tried turning Windows Defender OFF and still get the "version check failed error."
I need help to resolve this error please
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Today, 2025/10/21 at 2350 UTC I attempted to login to FFXIV in the same manner as I always do. The launcher gave me the following error:
FFXIV Boot Error
Version check failed. Please confirm your network settings. If this does not solve the problem, you may need to whitelist FINAL FANTASY XIV in your security software.
For further assistance, please visit the SQUARE ENIX Support Center.
http://sqex.to/x4w
[30605] [10009] [10020]
I have made NO CHANGES to my PC since last night.
My network has not changed and I can use every other app on my PC that requires network or Internet successfully.
I do not use a VPN.
I do not use any anti-virus except Windows Defender, which has exceptions added for all FFXIV-related executables.
All FFXIV related executables are whitelisted and allowed through Windows Defender.
I have rebooted multiple times and restarted the game multiple times and still get the "version check failed error."
I have also tried turning Windows Defender OFF and still get the "version check failed error."
I need help to resolve this error please
Continue reading...