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Immerse Gamepack FFXIV Setup Guide
GETTING STARTED WITH IMMERSE GAMEPACK FFXIV
Immerse Gamepack is a fully integrated personalized spatial audio experience inside Final Fantasy XIV. This guide will walk you through the entire setup process from download to in-game activation, and help speed you along to your first spatial audio adventure.
On behalf of the entire Embody team, and to all the Warriors of Light,
Happy Adventuring
setup guide: the written version (Embody.co)
STEP 1
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL
Immerse Gamepack FFXIV Edition can be downloaded directly from embody.co/ffxiv; you can also find a link to the website from inside system configuration (Sound Settings) in-game.
Once installation is complete, select Launch Immerse Gamepack Final Fantasy XIV in order begin your License or Free Trial activation.
STEP 2
TRIAL AND LICENSE ACTIVATON
Activate the License Code you received in your email after purchasing, or select Start Free Trial if you have not purchased the gamepack yet. When you activate your free trial, you will be prompted to enter your email address.
STEP 3
your personal hrtf
Scan the QR code to begin creating your personalized HRTF profile. After you've submitted your ear picture and your personalized audio profile has been created, return to the software and select next.
STEP 4
PROFILE CREATION COMPLETE
You have now successfully completed setup and you can now further customize your experience with Preset and Headphone EQ.
STEP 5
Customize Your Experience
Go to My Account and select your headphones from the dropdown menu. If you don't see your exact model, select your headphone type: Universal Closed-Back, Universal Open-Back, or Universal In-Ear.
Then select your preset EQ:
Bass Boost - for lower-end boost
Bright Mode - for higher-end boost
Voice Mode - for mid-range boost, prioritizing dialogue
STEP 6
IN-GAME ACTIVATION
Return to FFXIV, go to System Configuration, then navigate to the bottom of your Sound Settings menu. Just click on the checkbox next to Enable Immerse Spatial Audio, press “Apply”, and you’ll be all set!
You can now experience all of FFXIV with personalized 360 spatial audio from any headset, no additional software required. Please enjoy!
STEP 7
CONFIGURE YOUR FFXIV SOUND SETTINGS
We recommend setting Listening Position to 100 (Character) for the best spatial audio experience.
setup guide: the written version (STEAM)
STEP 1
Install from Steam
Head to the Immerse Gamepack FFXIV product page on Steam and click Install. Once finished, click the green Launch button.
STEP 2
Create Your Immerse Account
Enter the email address you want to use for your Immerse account and hit Begin.
STEP 3
your personal hrtf
Scan the QR code to begin creating your personalized HRTF profile. After you've submitted your ear picture and your personalized audio profile has been created, return to the software and select next.
STEP 4
Complete Setup
Scan the QR code to begin creating your personalized HRTF profile. After you've submitted your ear picture and your personalized audio profile has been created, return to the software and select next.
STEP 5
PROFILE CREATION COMPLETE
You have now successfully completed setup and you can now further customize your experience with Preset and Headphone EQ.
STEP 6
Customize Your Experience
Go to My Account and select your headphones from the dropdown menu. If you don't see your exact model, select your headphone type: Universal Closed-Back, Universal Open-Back, or Universal In-Ear.
Then select your preset EQ:
Bass Boost - for lower-end boost
Bright Mode - for higher-end boost
Voice Mode - for mid-range boost, prioritizing dialogue
STEP 7
IN-GAME ACTIVATION
Return to FFXIV, go to System Configuration, then navigate to the bottom of your Sound Settings menu. Just click on the checkbox next to Enable Immerse Spatial Audio, press “Apply”, and you’ll be all set!
You can now experience all of FFXIV with personalized 360 spatial audio from any headset, no additional software required. Please enjoy!
STEP 7
CONFIGURE YOUR FFXIV SOUND SETTINGS
We recommend setting Listening Position to 100 (Character) for the best spatial audio experience.