What is FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update?

Here, we are discussing on “How to fix FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update in Windows 10”. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

FFXIV (Final Fantasy XIV): It is massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMO-RPG) available for Microsoft Windows OS based computers designed & developed by ‘Square Enix’. FFXIV players take control of customized avatar as they explore the land and are caught up in both invasion by hostile Garlean Empire and the threat of the Primals.

Usually, MMO-RPG games are long-running games and kept alive with regular updates and patches. However, FFXIV players reported they faced ‘FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update’ while they tried to launch FFXIV game and explained, the screen gets stuck, gets black and soon after, the game crashes with error message saying ‘FFXIV unable to complete version update Check’.

Some common error associated with ‘FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update’:

• FFXIV unable to complete version update 30437
• 30426
• FFXIV file access failed during version check
• (30410)(30607) (20459) (10009) (10019)
• 30605
• (30410)(30607)(20457)(404)
• 2020
• FFXIV unable to complete version update 30419
• (30605 20446)(404)
• PS3

The possible reasons behind ‘FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update’ issue can be compromised integrity of game files, Windows Firewall is preventing the game from being able to make contact with its servers, problem with game servers, Windows10’s background applications might be triggered this error, network/internet connection problem or other network issues , VPN connection problem, pending Windows 10 update, problem with boot configuration file and outdated or corrupted game cache and other reasons. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update in Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix ‘FFXIV unable to complete version update Check’ error in Windows 10 with ‘PC Repair Tool’

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Method 2: Check if game server is live

It might possible to receive this type of error if MMO-RPG game server is temporarily unavailable or down. You should make sure that the game server is live if you want to enjoy the FFXIV game without any issue. To do so, open your browser and check official forums of FFXIV game for tracking the issue with game and wait for server to resolve the issue if occurred.

Method 3: Restart your computer and Network equipments

One possible way to resolve the issue is to restart your computer and all network equipments like router/modem/WiFi. To do so, disconnect your Windows computer from the WiFi/Router network and restart your router, restart your Windows computer as well. Now, reconnect your computer to router/WiFi and turn ON both computer and network device. Once done, please check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 4: Verify Integrity of game file cache on Steam

If you are playing FFXIV game on ‘Steam Client’, then you can fix the issue by verifying the game cache. This will fix damaged or corrupted game files issues with FFXIV game in order to resolve ‘FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update’. Let’s try.

Step 1: Open ‘Steam Client’ and go to ‘Library’

Step 2: Locate ‘Final Fantasy XIV’, right-click on it and select ‘Properties’

Step 3: Now, click on ‘Local Files’ tab and select ‘Verify Integrity of Game Cache’ option

Step 4: Wait for the completion. Once done, re-launch FFXIV game and check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 5: Modify the Boot Configuration File

Sometimes, this kind of error occurs possibly due to bad boot configuration. You can change boot configuration file in order to resolve the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘File Explorer’ in Windows 10

Step 2: Navigate to ‘%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\FINAL FANTASY XIV – A Realm Reborn\’ path

Step 3: Now, locate ‘FFXIV_BOOT.cfg’ file and open it with ‘Notepad’

Step 4: Change the value of ‘BootVersionCheckMode’ from ‘0’ to ‘1’.

Step 5: Check if ‘B4EulaAgreement’ is ‘0’ and then change it to ‘1’

Step 6: Finally, save the changes and close the file. Now, run the FFXIV game again and check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 6: Try different network

If you are unable to access FFXIV game with current network/internet connection and facing ‘FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update’, then you can use different network as solution. It might possible that your IP address is blocked or can’t communicate with the servers with current network access. So, you can change your network/internet connection to different network and check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 7: Use VPN Connection

If the issue is still persist even after switch network to different internet/WiFi connection, then you can use VPN Connection as solution. To do so, setup the VPN, open VPN and when VPN is connected, run FFXIV game and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 8: Update your router/communication firmware

Outdated communication equipment of your router can cause this type of issue. You can update the firmware of your communication/router equipment in order to resolve the issue. Let’s try.

Step 1: Open your browser and visit your router/communication equipment manufacturer’s official site like ‘TP-Link’

Step 2: Find the ‘Model’ and make of your communication equipment

Step 3: Now, check for its updates. A lot of routers have a built-in utility to ‘Check for updates’

Step 4: Update your router if required and once done, re-launch FFXIV game and check if the problem is fixed.

Method 9: Disable your firewall/antivirus temporarily

It might possible your antivirus software/Firewall is blocking you from playing FFXIV game that’s why you are receiving ‘FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update’ or similar while trying to play. You can block your antivirus/Firewall in Windows 10 in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Right-click on your antivirus icon on ‘System Tray’ and select ‘Disable’, ‘Stop’, ‘Block’ or similar option to disable your antivirus software

Step 2: Now, type ‘Firewall’ in ‘Windows search box’ and open ‘Windows Defender Firewall’

Step 3: Now, click on ‘Turn Windows Defender Firewall ON or OFF’ in left pane

Step 4: Select ‘Turn OFF Windows Defender Firewall’ options in both ‘Private’ and ‘Public’ section and then hit ‘Ok’ to save the changes and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 10: Close unnecessary applications/processes

Unnecessarily opened applications/processes can cause slow down your computer and cause this issue. You can end unnecessary opened programs to resolve the issue.

Step 1: Press ‘CTRL + SHIFT + ESC’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Task Manager’

Step 2: Under ‘Processes’ tab, right-click on any conflicting programs that is consuming resources, and select ‘End Task’

Step 3: Repeat the same steps to close all unnecessary programs and the close ‘Task Manager’. Re-launch the game and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 11: Re-install the FFXIV game

It might possible that the game itself has been corrupted. You can uninstall the FFXIV game and then reinstall it in order to resolve the issue. To do so, go to ‘Settings App > Apps > Apps & Features’, find ‘FFXIV’ game app and uninstall it. Once done, open your browser and download the latest version of FFXIV game app in your computer and try launching the game. Please check if the trouble is resolved.

Conclusion

I hope this article helped you on How to fix FFXIV launcher error unable to complete version update in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.