This is a custom launcher for FFXIV. It primarily exists because the official launcher is heavy, and doesn't support saving your password. Unlike other custom launchers, this one has no runtime dependencies other than Windows itself, and it works perfectly in Wine.
- Can install itself to replace
ffxivboot.exe, allowing it to be launched from Steam. - Supports both Steam and non-Steam accounts. If using a Steam account, you must launch it from Steam, as per the official launcher.
- Supports One-Time Passwords. In fact, I highly recommend using them. You shouldn't just enter your Square Enix password into a random app from the internet! With One-Time Passwords, this is significantly less dubious.
- Supports saving your Username and Password.
- If using One-Time Passwords, a tiny window will appear just asking for your One-Time Password.
- Zero-interaction launch (only if not using One-Time Password).
- Works completely in Linux via Wine. Since it replaces
ffxivboot.exe, you don't need to change any of your infrastructure in Linux to support it. Your existing game manager (like Lutris, or Steam) won't need any changes or hacks! - Less than 900kb.
- Detects when game is out of date, and will run the official launcher for patching. Once patching is complete, it'll reinstall itself.