Split-screen on PC

Final Fantasy XIV Online

Up to 4 players on one PC, with controllers, keyboard and mouse or several keyboards and mice.

4Verified handler

Handler “Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn” by Perserveruz, version 7

What works

With Nucleus Co-op, up to 4 players can play Final Fantasy XIV Online together on one PC, each in their own part of the screen, with controllers, keyboard and mouse or several keyboards and mice. The free community handler “Final Fantasy XIV - A Realm Reborn” by Perserveruz does the setup and was checked by hub moderators: version 7, updated 28 Dec 2024. Final Fantasy XIV Online is a role-playing game from 2013.

Players4
ControllersSupported
Keyboard and mouseSupported
Several keyboards and miceOne per player
Hub moderatorsVerified

How to play Final Fantasy XIV Online split screen on PC

Get Nucleus Co-op
Download Nucleus Co-op, free for Windows 10 and 11, and unzip it into its own folder, for example C:\NucleusCo-op. There is no installer.
Keep it out of Program Files, your user folder and OneDrive.
Download Nucleus Co-op
Install the Final Fantasy XIV Online handler
In Nucleus Co-op, search the Hub for Final Fantasy XIV Online and install its handler, or download the handler file from this page and drop it on the Nucleus window. Then show Nucleus where Final Fantasy XIV Online is installed.
Download the handler file (.nc)
Take a seat
Each player presses a button on their own controller to join and takes a spot on the screen. Pick a layout that fits your players.
Playing with several keyboards and mice? Press End once everything is in place to give each window its own cursor.
Launch and connect
Press Launch: Nucleus opens one copy of Final Fantasy XIV Online per player and lays the windows out on your screen. Then link them in game, usually one player hosts a LAN or online session and the others join it. The handler notes say how.

What you need

A Windows 10 or 11 PC
Nucleus Co-op runs on Windows only. System requirements
Final Fantasy XIV Online for Windows
Installed on that PC. Nucleus starts every player's window from that one install.
Nucleus Co-op, free
With .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later and the Visual C++ 2015–2022 runtimes (x86 and x64). Download
Something to play with
One controller per player, or one keyboard and mouse per player. Controllers · Keyboards and mice
A PC that can run 4 copies
Each player runs their own copy of Final Fantasy XIV Online, so the PC carries several times the usual load. Lower the graphics settings if it struggles. Performance tips
A multiplayer mode
Nucleus links the windows through the game's own LAN or online mode; the handler takes care of it.

Handler notes

GUIDE

DISCLAIMER

I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY POSSIBE ACCOUNT BANS. USE THIS HANDLER AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WOULD ADVISE EXPERIMENTING ON A LOW LEVEL OR FREE TRIAL ACCOUNT.

The handler uses the Special K dxwrapper which I have extensively tested in Windows 10. I cannot guarantee compatibility with older versions of Windows.

Choose if you want to play with controllers or keyboard/mouse. If you were to choose keyboard/mouse, then you will need to lock the input by pressing the end key. This needs to be done once all the instances have loaded, resized and repositioned. Once you've finished playing, press the end key again to unlock the input.
Once the FFXIV launcher opens up, login with your Square Enix ID and press PLAY, only once the actual game instance appears proceed to press OK in the Nucleus prompt message - this will open the FFXIV Launcher once again, proceed to login with your second Square Enix ID and press PLAY. Once the second game instance appears, press OK in the Nucleus prompt window to initiate the repositioning and resizing process.
Once you've finished playing, press CTRL+Q to quickly close your instances and to close Nucleus. In case you wish to view your desktop and minimize the instances without closing them, press CTRL+T. Press CTRL+T once again to maximize your instances once again.
I would recommend experimenting on low level trial account as I cannot guarantee that you will not get banned. Personally, I have been playing on trial accounts for a couple of years now, and so far all has worked out fine.

About Final Fantasy XIV Online

Take part in an epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Final Fantasy XIV Online is the 2013 relaunch of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes the wonder of the FF legacy and expands it, allowing you to explore the realm of Eorzea like never before in a Final Fantasy game. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea. Adventure alone or join up with friends to undertake epic quests, battle familiar Final Fantasy monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting! Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea!

Summary from IGDB

Final Fantasy XIV Online screenshots

Version history

v7Current
no longer requires external launcher. improved resizing/repositioning process.
28 Dec 2024VerifiedDownload (8.7 MB)
v6
fixed controller response problem when using multiple monitors
25 Feb 2023VerifiedDownload (8.7 MB)
v5
removed injecthookxinput which was causing some input lag issues
23 Jan 2023VerifiedDownload (8.7 MB)
v4
added userprofile save path and fixed a focus loss issue
17 Nov 2022VerifiedDownload (8.7 MB)