How to change the background on the Final Fantasy XIV Launcher

If you use the Final Fantasy XIV Launcher to start up your game, then you’re used to seeing the chosen artwork in the background. However, one thing added as part of the 7.1 update is a new ability to customize your launcher to suit your tastes. 

Are you a fan of G’raha? I mean really, who isn’t? Maybe you’ve got a soft spot for Erenville, and who could blame you? Well, now you can pick them to greet you whenever you open up the official Launcher to log in to Final Fantasy XIV. They’re not the only options, of course, but it’s nice that they are options among the current group of six. 

How to change your background in the Final Fantasy XIV Launcher

To change your background in the FFXIV Launcher, open it up and input your log-in details but don’t press “Play”. Instead, locate the cog button in the top right-hand side of the window, click it, and you’ll be taken to the Config menu. 

After the 7.1 update is live, there will be a new section underneath “Theme” where the possible backgrounds will show up. There are currently a total of six different designs that you can set to greet you:

• Meteor (standard)
• Krile
• Wuk Lamat
• G’raha
• Erenville
• Tuliyollal vista

To choose your background, click on the image you like and it will become surrounded by a green border with a green tick in the top right corner. Then, if you want to see your changes implemented right away, you’ll need to exit the Launcher and re-open it. Either way, you’re free to log in and get to playing. 

You can also choose for the background to be different each time you log in, adding a nice element of surprise to your login experience. To do this, make sure that every image (or the ones that you like) is surrounded by the green border and ticked off. Then, each time you log in, you’ll be greeted by someone different. 

There’s no telling whether new backgrounds will eventually be added to the launcher, or whether the current ones will ever change, so make sure to check back regularly and keep an eye on updates from Square Enix.