Here's all you need to know about the fix for FF14 Launcher Update Error where you are unable to download the latest patch files.
Final Fantasy XIV’s highly anticipated Endwalker update is upon us, but for some, the launcher isn’t updating which can be pretty frustrating. This isn’t the first time the issue is coming up related to patch updates, but there are workarounds that can help you out. So, to ensure that you get the latest update and fix the unable to download patch files error, try these FF14 troubleshooting tips.
First, close the Final Fantasy 14 launcher and then do the following steps:
The firewall could be blocking your launcher from updating. So, temporarily disable it as well as your antivirus and then try to download the Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker update.
There’s a certain folder you will have to delete to let the update happen.
If you are getting the “unable to download patch files” problem which is blocking your access to the newest update, you need to check the following:
This should help you download the latest patch of the game and fix the issue related to FF14 launcher update error. If you’d like to find out if FF14 servers are down, check out our guide here.