Confirmed: September 30, 2010 is the global release date for Final Fantasy XIV, the MMORPG follow-up to Final Fantasy XIII!
And not only that, there will be two editions offered: Standard and Collector’s Editions. In advance of the September 30 release, FINAL FANTASY XIV PC Collector’s Edition will offer early access to adventurers eager to embark on this new chapter in the FINAL FANTASY series. In addition, the Beta phase for the Windows PC version will begin in early July 2010.
So what do gamers have to look forward to in these bundles? Below is a summary of swag available in both the Standard and Collector’s Editions, including pre-order bonuses!
FINAL FANTASY XIV Standard Edition:
- Price: $49.99
- Subscription: $12.99/30 days
- FREE GAMEPLAY for 30 days
- Game disc and manual
*Standard Edition pre-orders will include a reward code to receive an in-game exclusive item, the Garlond Goggles. This item increases the speed of skill progression.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Collector’s Edition:
- Price: $79.99
- Subscription: $12.99/30 days
- EARLY ACCESS – Play 8 days prior to the release of the Windows PC Standard Edition (timing of access subject to initial server capacity)
- BEHIND-THE-SCENES DVD – Get an insider look at the making of FINAL FANTASY XIV, with exclusive video content, interviews and more in this special documentary DVD
- SECURITY TOKEN – A FINAL FANTASY XIV–branded Security Token for use with your regular password
- TRAVEL JOURNAL – Record your travels in this beautifully bound journal filled with pages of never-before-seen concept art
- RIGHT OF PASSAGE – Redeem a voucher to receive your fully-personalized Right of Passage Certificate, each stamped with a unique serial number
- AMANO COVER – Special PC Collector’s Edition illustration by renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano
- FREE GAMEPLAY for 30 days
- Game disc and manual
* Collector’s Edition pre-orders will include a reward code to receive an in-game exclusive item, the Onion Helm. This item accelerates character recovery after falling in battle.
Said Hiromichi Tanaka, Executive Producer of FINAL FANTASY XIV:
This September, players around the world will join together to explore the fascinating and exciting realm of Eorzea . We’re presenting players with a new style of online gameplay that we know will please avid fans of online games, while welcoming more casual gamers with a variety of gameplay and story-driven content.
For additional information, visit http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com.
