Final Fantasy 14 players in Ukraine are being priced out of the game thanks to currency devaluation from Russia’s ongoing invasion of their home country.
Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on February 24 this year, the cost of subscribing and playing Final Fantasy 14 has gone up drastically. According to a Reddit post from last week (via GamesRadar), the cost of entry for a subscription has gone up from 260 UAH (Ukrainian hryvnia) to around 440 UAH.
The post says this is approximately two to three days work for someone in Ukraine right now, with many losing their jobs and unable to afford the subscription on top of other costs.
“I think I’m not talking only on behalf of myself but from the entire Ukrainian community of Final Fantasy 14,” wrote user ViolenceLord. “We are asking you to make a regional price on subscription at least for the period of war so our people could enjoy your game, and sometimes hide from cruel reality.”
Following this plea to developer Square Enix, Final Fantasy 14 streamer Jessica “Zepla” St. John brought attention to the post. , as she was living in Ukraine right before the war began.
