FFXIV or Final Fantasy 14 is one of the most popular online games for the Microsoft Windows system. This multi-player online game is easy to download but often users face an error message “Unable to download patch files: FFXIV”. 

This may occur while you are trying to either download the game or update it. Restarting the system or reinstalling the game are temporary solutions. But to eradicate this issue you need effective methods that can stop this error from recurring.

Now, the reasons tend to vary system to system. If you note that this error is getting triggered due to faulty router settings, firewall activation, etc, then we can help you to resolve it. So, let’s begin.

How to Fix FFXIV ‘Unable to Download Patch Files On PC’?

You can try to disable the antivirus for a while. Often, the antivirus settings can prohibit you to download the necessary patch files on your PC. But you should not forget to enable the antivirus once the problem gets fixed.

If this was unable to help you resolve the problem then follow the methods described below carefully.

Fix 1: Use VPN 

Using a VPN helps to change the download route. Thus, if any problem occurs during the download process for Final Fantasy 14, VPN can be your only savior. 

In the recent market there are various VPN available, simply choose a trustworthy application and download it. It helps to access that are off-limit and thus you can download the patch files for FFXIV without any obstruction.

But using a VPN service can result in slow system performance. So, when you are downloading the patch files, opt for a VPN. After the process gets completed, you can delete the VPN application. 

Fix 2: Reset the DNS

If you do not want to use a VPN then modifying the DNS server can help you out of this situation. Simply follow the steps given below to accomplish the download/install process.

1. Press and hold down the Win as well as R key to launch the Run window.
2. Type ‘ncpa.cpl’ in the Run box and press the Enter key.
3. Choose the network, right-click on it and go for Properties.
4. Double-click on the option ending with TCP/IPv4. Opt for “Use the following DNS server address”.
5. Fill in Preferred DNS Server with 8.8.8.8 and Alternate DNS server with 8.8.4.4.
6. Click the checkbox and click on OK to save the changes.
7. Launch Command Prompt. Type the following commands one by one and press the Enter key: “ipconfig/flushdns”, “ipconfig/release”, “ipconfig/renew”.
8. Finally, close the Command Prompt and note if the ‘FFXIV: Unable to download patch files’ issue has resolved. Finally, check if the issue persists.

Fix 3: Modify Firewall Settings

Often, just by modifying the Firewall settings can fix the problem. SO, let’s try and proceed with this hack to get a positive outcome.

1. Launch the Run window. Type “firewall.cpl” and hit Enter.
2. You will get two options either to turn Windows Firewall On or Off.
3. Choose to turn off the firewall settings for both, public as well as private networks.
4. Finally, choose OK to save the settings.

Now, check if you are able to download the patch files for FFXIV. But, don’t forget to enable the firewall once you are done with the download/install process.

Note: You can also try to disable the previous patch files related to the  FFXIV. This will help to remove any technical glitches associated with the game itself. Additionally, you can also clear the caches of the default browser to enhance the game’s performance.