How to Solve FFXIV Unable to Complete Version Check Error Problem

The genre that most gamers play is the MMO-RPG type of game. Whether gamers use console, smartphones or PC, gamers are attracted to play MMO-RPG type of games. One of the most popular games is the Final Fantasy. This game is played by many gaming fans. However, there are times when gamers experience issues especially with Final Fantasy XIV such as when launching the game, the screen gets black or the game crashes with an error message which says FFXIV unable to complete version check. There are numerous reasons as to why this error occurs. Though that is the case, you do not need to worry as there are ways to fix this type of error.

Causes of FFXIV Unable to Complete Version Check Error

As mentioned earlier, there are several reasons as to why FFXIV is unable to do complete version check. Some of the possible reasons are the following:

• Slow network connection
• Active Windows Firewall
• Pending update
• Game cache
• Boot Configuration File

Similar Types of FFXIV Unable to Complete Version Check Error

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

How to Fix FFXIV Unable to Complete Version Check Error

Method 1 – Check if Server is Live

• You could check official Forums. These forums sometimes track issues about the game.

Method 2 – Check your network

• Disconnect your device from your network
• Restart your router
• reconnect your device

Method 3 – Verify Integrity of Game Cache

• Open up Steam
• Search Final Fantasy XIV
• Right click on it
• Select Properties
• Select Local Files
• Click on Verify Integrity of Game Cache
• Play the game

Method 4 – Edit FFXiV_boot.cfg

• Go to Start menu
• Click My Computer
• Go to C:>User>Documents>My Games> Final Fantasy XIV – A Realm Reborn
• Look for FFXIV_Boot file
• Right click on FFXIV_boot.cfg
• Select Open with notepad
• Locate BootVersionCheckMode
• Change the value from 0 to 1
• Perform B4EulaAgreement
• Change its value to 1
• Save changes
• Play the game

Method 5 – Disable the Firewall

• Press Window +R
• Search Control Panel
• Go to System and Security settings
• Click on Windows Firewall
• Click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off link
• Open Customize settings windows
• Turn off Windows Firewall not recommended for both private and public network settings
• Save the changes
• Restart the system