Here’s how to access the expansion in advance.

If you simply cannot wait until the official launch of the Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail expansion, then you can get early access to it! Read on for the instructions on how to access FFXIV Dawntrail ahead of time.

FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access release date

The FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access release date is June 28, 2024. In terms of how long the Early Access event goes on for, it's until July 2, 2024.

Obtain FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access by pre-ordering the game (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
Obtain FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access by pre-ordering the game (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)

How to get FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access

  1. Pre-order FFXIV Dawntrail
  2. Redeem the pre-order bonus registration code
  3. Use the Moogle Delivery Service to get your in-game bonuses

To play the expansion ahead of time, you must pre-order Dawntrail from the Steam Store, Microsoft Store, or PlayStation Store. Next, you have to redeem your pre-order bonus registration code if you're on either Windows PC or Mac. The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and  Xbox Series X|S versions of the expansion do not require such a code.

FFXIV Dawntrail pre-order bonus code instructions screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
FFXIV Dawntrail pre-order bonus code instructions screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)

FFXIV Dawntrail pre-order bonus code instructions

  1. Pre-order the expansion
  2. Copy your 20-digit FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access code
  3. Sign in to the Mog Station using your Square Enix account
  4. Select and confirm the service account
  5. Select the "Enter Pre-order Bonus Code" option
  6. Paste in the code
  7. Click on the "Next" button

As noted, if you wish to play FFXIV Dawntrail early on either PC or Mac, then you must first get the game ahead of time and redeem a pre-order bonus registration code. This code is 20-digits long and requires you to log in to the Mog Station website. After confirming your service account, enter the code and proceed from there.

FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access instructions screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)
FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access instructions screenshot (Image via Square Enix, Inc.)

FFXIV Dawntrail Early Access code instructions (Steam)

  1. Pre-order the expansion on Steam
  2. Go to you game library
  3. Right-click "Final Fantasy XIV Online"
  4. Select "Manage CD keys"
  5. Copy the 20-digit code
  6. Sign in to the Mog Station using your Square Enix account
  7. Select and confirm the service account
  8. Select the "Enter Pre-order Bonus Code" option
  9. Paste in the code
  10. Click on the "Next" button

Above are the instructions on how to apply your pre-order bonus code if you plan on getting Dawntrail on Steam specifically.

That's all for now. Don't forget to collect your in-game bonuses through the Moogle Delivery Service. Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!