Sq. Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy XIV’s open beta on Xbox Sequence X|S will start on February 21. Solely first-time Final Fantasy XIV gamers will be capable of take part on this open beta.
The open beta will include the identical content material and options as the sport’s Free Trial model, however with out the power to make on-line retailer purchases. Gamers aren’t required to be Xbox Sport Go subscribers for the open beta interval. Nonetheless, the complete Xbox Sequence X|S model of the sport would require both a Core or Final Sport Go subscription to play.
Sq. Enix can also be planning to launch the complete model of the sport instantly as soon as the open beta check concludes, primarily based on suggestions and opinions of the check. Those that take part within the check may have their knowledge transferred to the complete launch.
Final Fantasy XIV’s upcoming growth, Dawntrail, is about to launch in Summer season 2024. The growth may also embrace a brand new class referred to as Viper.
Final Fantasy XIV first launched on PlayStation and PC again in 2013. Xbox followers have been clamoring for the sport for practically a decade. Xbox’s Phil Spencer mentioned again in 2015 that it was “simply enterprise,” however director Naoki Yoshida initially mentioned it was as a result of Microsoft did not enable cross-play with different platforms. Nonetheless, the Xbox Sequence X|S model was lastly introduced final 12 months.
The most recent growth, Endwalker, was launched in 2021. In GameSpot’s Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker evaluate, we mentioned, “Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker reaches for the celebs with its ambition and will get there–but not with no few turbulent hiccups alongside the best way.”