Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Early Access & Open Beta Dates Revealed

Square Enix has revealed the official dates for the open beta test and early access for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. The game is set to release on August 27th for PC and PS3.

From the Press Release
SQUARE ENIX announced the open beta test and early access dates for FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. New users will be able to participate in the open beta test from August 17th through the 19th, both for Windows PC and PlayStation 3 system, giving players the opportunity to dive in to the massive-scale RPG’s final testing phase. In addition, fans that have pre-ordered the game will receive early access and be among the first to play the game beginning August 24th.

During today’s FINAL FANTASY XIV Letter from the Producer LIVE, Naoki Yoshida (producer and director) also shared some upcoming incentives to get players even more excited for launch:

• Veteran Rewards – Enjoy various bonuses based on how long you have been a FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn subscriber (30, 60 & 90 days). By starting with a 90-day subscription, players receive all 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day bonuses at once.
• Companion iOS App – A free companion app, “FINAL FANTASY XIV: Libra Eorzea™,” planned to arrive a week after launch
• Welcome Back Campaign – Players who registered FINAL FANTASY® XIV 1.0 can play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn for free until Monday, September 9.

Set for an August 27, 2013 release, FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will be available for $39.99 on the PlayStation® 3 system and $29.99 for Windows PC. A free 30-day trial is also included for new accounts. Monthly subscriptions for new accounts start at $12.99. PC specs for final product may change; please refer to the pre-order website for details.

To learn more or pre-order, visit the official FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn website.