# XIVLauncher Guide - Full LLM Context

xivlauncher.blog is an independent multilingual guide for users searching for XIVLauncher, XIV Launcher, FFXIV Launcher, FF14 Launcher, Dalamud Launcher, and related download or troubleshooting terms.

## Mission

The site helps Final Fantasy XIV players find official XIVLauncher source links and understand installation choices without relying on unofficial mirrors. It is not affiliated with Square Enix, Goatcorp, XIVLauncher, Dalamud, GitHub, Valve, Steam, or Final Fantasy XIV.

## Download Positioning

The homepage, Windows download page, and FF14 Launcher comparison page point users to the official Goatcorp GitHub release flow. The latest release checked on August 23, 2026 was version 7.0.20, published December 6, 2025. The Windows setup file identified for new Windows users is `XIVLauncher-win-Setup.exe`.

The site does not host or repackage the installer. Download buttons use a 15 second confirmation countdown before leaving the site for official external source URLs.

## Page Summaries

- `/`: Main English homepage. Covers XIVLauncher download intent, official source guidance, version facts, Windows setup, Steam Deck and Linux routing, Dalamud context, safety notes, and FAQ.
- `/dalamud-injector/`: Multilingual explanation of XIVLauncher injector terminology, the archived Dalamud.Injector repository, normal player workflow, developer boundaries, source verification, and ToS cautions.
- `/best-dalamud-plugins/`: Multilingual need-based shortlist covering official-directory examples, minimal setup, update compatibility, privacy review, and troubleshooting.
- `/dalamud-experimental-plugins/`: Multilingual guide for enabling Dalamud test builds through `/xlsettings`, separating experimental builds from custom repositories, testing one change at a time, and rolling back safely.
- `/dalamud-plugins-missing/`: Multilingual troubleshooting guide for missing or broken Dalamud plugins. It separates post-patch compatibility pauses from filters, repositories, window visibility, and local plugin state, then uses a reversible recovery order.
- `/simple-tweaks-ffxiv/`: Multilingual Simple Tweaks installation and configuration guide covering the Dalamud plugin installer, conservative tweak selection, current project metadata, official previews, and troubleshooting.
- `/penumbra-ffxiv-guide/`: Multilingual Penumbra installation and troubleshooting guide covering the official repo.json method, collection priority, conflicts, game-update downtime, and third-party risk.
- `/download/`: Windows-focused page. Explains the official GitHub release, setup executable, install steps, files users should not choose for a first install, and antivirus cautions.
- `/ff14-launcher/`: Comparison guide for broad FF14 launcher intent. Separates official FF14 launcher use, XIVLauncher, Dalamud/plugin context, Steam Deck/Linux routing, and safe source checks.
- `/xivlauncher-mac/`: Mac-focused guide. Explains that Goatcorp does not publish a native macOS release asset, verifies XIV on Mac 5.4.2 from its official appcast, and covers installation, existing game paths, Dalamud, safety, and troubleshooting.
- `/steam-deck/`: Steam Deck and Linux page. Directs users to the official Linux and Steam Deck guide and separates Linux setup from Windows setup.
- `/dalamud/`: Explains that Dalamud is the plugin framework associated with XIVLauncher, not a separate official Square Enix launcher.
- `/plugins/`: Explains responsible plugin discovery, smaller plugin sets, safety checks, and common plugin categories.
- `/troubleshooting/`: Covers antivirus false positives, setup file problems, patching issues, and plugin breakage after updates.
- `/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`: Focused guide for FF14/FFXIV launcher crashes on startup. Separates launcher crashes from game-client crashes and patch/version errors, then checks processes, releases, system time, network, security software, overlays, plugins, logs, and support routes without recommending blind file deletion.
- `/xivlauncher-boot-version-error/`: Focused guide for the exact XIVLauncher boot version check failure, with status, system-time, network, security, and official reinstall diagnostics.
- `/unable-to-download-patch-files-ffxiv/`: Multilingual guide for the general FFXIV patch download failure, with launcher identification, status, storage, network and security checks, safe file-handling cautions, FAQ, and three meaningful visual points.
- `/xivlauncher-discord/`: Multilingual navigation and support guide for finding the official XIVLauncher Discord, routing launcher/plugin/Linux/account questions, preparing redacted evidence, and avoiding unsafe files or private-message instructions.
- `/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`: Multilingual troubleshooting guide for finding the Dalamud plugin window, using `/xlplugins` and related commands, resetting off-screen windows, separating UI access from local files, and handling Windows, Steam Deck, and Linux differences.
- `/faq/`: Answers common questions about official downloads, safety, Steam Deck, Linux, Dalamud, and plugin hosting.
- `/about/`, `/privacy-policy/`, `/terms-of-service/`: Legal and support context for the independent guide site.

## Multilingual Coverage

The homepage and core pages are localized in these language routes:

- English: root URLs without a language prefix, such as `/download/` and `/xivlauncher-mac/`.
- Spanish: `/es/`, `/es/download/`, `/es/ff14-launcher/`, `/es/steam-deck/`, `/es/dalamud/`, `/es/plugins/`, `/es/troubleshooting/`, `/es/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/es/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/es/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/es/faq/`, `/es/about/`, `/es/privacy-policy/`, `/es/terms-of-service/`.
- Japanese: `/ja/`, `/ja/download/`, `/ja/ff14-launcher/`, `/ja/steam-deck/`, `/ja/dalamud/`, `/ja/plugins/`, `/ja/troubleshooting/`, `/ja/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/ja/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/ja/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/ja/faq/`, `/ja/about/`, `/ja/privacy-policy/`, `/ja/terms-of-service/`.
- French: `/fr/`, `/fr/download/`, `/fr/ff14-launcher/`, `/fr/steam-deck/`, `/fr/dalamud/`, `/fr/plugins/`, `/fr/troubleshooting/`, `/fr/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/fr/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/fr/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/fr/faq/`, `/fr/about/`, `/fr/privacy-policy/`, `/fr/terms-of-service/`.
- German: `/de/`, `/de/download/`, `/de/ff14-launcher/`, `/de/steam-deck/`, `/de/dalamud/`, `/de/plugins/`, `/de/troubleshooting/`, `/de/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/de/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/de/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/de/faq/`, `/de/about/`, `/de/privacy-policy/`, `/de/terms-of-service/`.
- Portuguese: `/pt/`, `/pt/download/`, `/pt/ff14-launcher/`, `/pt/steam-deck/`, `/pt/dalamud/`, `/pt/plugins/`, `/pt/troubleshooting/`, `/pt/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/pt/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/pt/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/pt/faq/`, `/pt/about/`, `/pt/privacy-policy/`, `/pt/terms-of-service/`.
- Korean: `/ko/`, `/ko/download/`, `/ko/ff14-launcher/`, `/ko/steam-deck/`, `/ko/dalamud/`, `/ko/plugins/`, `/ko/troubleshooting/`, `/ko/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/ko/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/ko/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/ko/faq/`, `/ko/about/`, `/ko/privacy-policy/`, `/ko/terms-of-service/`.
- Italian: `/it/`, `/it/download/`, `/it/ff14-launcher/`, `/it/steam-deck/`, `/it/dalamud/`, `/it/plugins/`, `/it/troubleshooting/`, `/it/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/it/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/it/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/it/faq/`, `/it/about/`, `/it/privacy-policy/`, `/it/terms-of-service/`.

The `/xivlauncher-boot-version-error/`, `/unable-to-download-patch-files-ffxiv/`, `/simple-tweaks-ffxiv/`, `/penumbra-ffxiv-guide/`, `/ffxiv-launcher-crashing/`, `/xivlauncher-discord/`, `/xivlauncher-plugin-locations/`, `/dalamud-experimental-plugins/`, and `/dalamud-plugins-missing/` routes follow the same language-prefix pattern for Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Italian. All localized core pages include canonical URLs, hreflang alternates, localized navigation, localized footer links, and entries in `sitemap.xml`.

## Editorial Rules

Official and first-party sources are preferred for download and version facts. Safety claims should be cautious. The site should not claim that third-party launchers or plugins are risk-free. The site should clearly state that XIVLauncher is not the official Square Enix launcher and that third-party launcher/plugin use carries Terms of Service and account considerations.

## Contact

Support and corrections: support@xivlauncher.blog