The beta will be starting on July 10th according to FFXIV’s Twitter account.
“Yes, it’s a shame. We understand the wrath of players and the developers are sorry because they did everything they could to have a simultaneous release date,” Tanaka told the French gaming website, “but unfortunately they have encountered many technical problems on the development of the game for PlayStation 3. We strive to release the game as soon as possible.”
Ps3 Nazi
Too bad.
source: scrawlfx.com via google alerts
As you can see in the pic below, the collector’s edition for PC will be out 9/22/10, the regular version for pc will be out 9/30/10, and PS3 is screwed having to wait until 3/31/11! The collector’s edition comes with the following bonuses:
- IN-GAME ITEM – Collector’s Edition preorders will include a reward code to receive an exclusive in-game item, the Onion Helm (an exclusive in-game item which accelerates character recovery after falling in battle).
- 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.
WTH is the right of passage certificate though?
New stuff in from E3 – I know this isn’t up to date or anything, but it’s still looking really good.