Final Fantasy XIV Online

2013 · Video Game

More advocacy-driven than 56% of Adventure titles →
Audience evidenceThe verdict — who this is for, by the receipts

Made first for young men 1

Final Fantasy XIV Online's audience scores lean most toward young men at 90 of 100, with comparable appeal to older men 1. Its overall reach is rated targeted — targeted reach aimed at a specific demographic segment 2. On content balance it reads entertainment-first at 3 of 100, weighting storytelling over explicit messaging 3.

The receipts — every claim above is sourced
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    Audience scoreyoung men 90 of 100 is the top quadrant, with older men 81 close behind.WhatSphere audience model, score_version 1
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    ReachAudience breadth rated targeted.WhatSphere audience model, score_version 1
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    Content balanceContent balance entertainment-first at 3 of 100.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1

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Synopsis

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!

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceYoung Men
Targeted

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
90
Young Women
19
Older Men
81
Older Women
10
Advocacy3
Entertainment

Audience Representation

LGBTQ+
13
Score version: v1Data confidence: 85%How are scores calculated?

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Cast & Crew

Square Enix Product Development Division 3 (game director) · Square Enix Business Division 5 (game director) · Square Enix Creative Studio III (game director) · Square Enix Creative Business Unit III (game director)