Despite the rough beta weekend that everyone thousands of people experienced recently in Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix is still on track to release the game later this weekend for those who have early access. To those who haven’t had a chance to try out the beta and are wondering what are next after phase four, here are some of the dates to remember.
August 20th – Gamers who have pre-ordered Final Fantasy XIV at participating retail stores and received their pre-order code that allows them to have early access for the game can now redeem them. By going to http://preorder.na.finalfantasyxiv.com/us , simply enter the code and follow the instruction.
August 24th – Assuming you have the early access code and redeemed it, you are able to play the game three days early on August 24th starting at 2AM. Unlike the beta phase four where you are capped to level 20, the early access should give you all of the content – think of it as an official release. Please note that your pre-order items will not be delivered until the official launch of the game.
August 27th – If you were not lucky enough to pre-order the game and receive an early access code that lets you play the game three days before it’s launch, August 27th is the official release of the game. By this time, everyone are able to play the game freely when you purchased the game. At the official release, you are now able to access the Account Management system to set up your subscription or enter your registration code.
September 9th – For players who have applied the registration code of Final Fantasy XIV Version 1.0 before September 29th can play the game for free until September 9, 2013. Players will be required to subscribe following this date.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be available on August 27th for both PS3 and PC. Check back with us this weekend as we start our coverage for the game.
Don’t forget to check out our guide on how to change to different jobs in Final Fantasy XIV. Learn about the nine jobs right here.
Caleb Paquette
August 23, 2013 at 9:07 AMI’m just wondering why you led with, “despite the rough beta weekend that everyone experienced…” While I appreciate you sharing dates with those who may not have studied up, it should be known that this game is ready, and this game is FUN.
I was lucky and didn’t end up with one error at all the entire weekend, and even though thousands did, thousands did not. So that wouldn’t be EVERYONE. I’m not just a dumb fanboy, but I think you shouldn’t make an overstatement that would push people away when the developers have worked tirelessly to make a game that is addictive, fun, and a band new experience from 1.0
Just sayin. This is the second article that pops up when you google Final Fantasy 14 today
Hokie
August 23, 2013 at 10:18 AMIf I were to pre-order a digital copy today would I be eligible for early access?
Mark Fajardo
August 23, 2013 at 10:38 AM@Hokie
You will have to ask your retailer. I think if you pre-order it through Square Enix, you can still get the early access. Ask to make sure. :)
See you in game.
Skyler
August 23, 2013 at 6:01 PMI preordered my CE of this through Amazon and within 5 minutes they sent my early access codes via email. I was ready to go in like 10 minutes. You don’t need to redownload a new client either. Just preorder, wait for your code, and when you get it, enter it on the square enix site. Square will then give you your early access code immediatly after registering your preorder. Then open up beta client, enter your code, patch, and you’re good to go.
Vintz
August 26, 2013 at 8:15 PM“For players who have applied the registration code of Final Fantasy XIV Version 1.0 before September 29th can play the game for free until September 9, 2013. Players will be required to subscribe following this date.”
You spelled “August 29th” wrong.
Mark Fajardo
August 26, 2013 at 8:37 PMSeptember 29th of 2012. Seems I forgot to put 2012. Thanks for pointing it out