Final Fantasy XIV Subscription Fees Revealed

[Cyorg]

Final Fantasy XIV Subscription Fees Revealed

Earlier today we got wind of Final Fantasy XIV's release date and true to their word, Square Enix revealed that the PC version will hit retailers on September 30 this year. Unfortunately, the PS3 version got pushed back to March 2011.

In a press release, Square Enix finally revealed the pricing and subscription plans for the MMO. The PC's regular edition is set for a $49.99 while the collectors edition for $74.99. The most important bit though, is the subscription fees, which is a lovely $12.99 per month. Wow, keep in mind that that's a couple of dollars cheaper than another certain MMO.

Those of you looking forward to the new adventure in Eorzea can set you calenders for September 30. Make that September 22 if you're planning on getting the collectors edition as it offers 8 days early access to the game.


http://www.finalfantasyunion.com/new...aled--990.html

I know it lists the price for the PC edition, but I assume the monthly fee will be the same for the PS3 as well.

[aphex]

wtf on ps3 version delay til march!

[Rike255]

Why the delay?

[Psybits]

that is such a long delay..

I wonder though if there would be cross over gameplay (playing in the same server no matter what platform your playing on)

it would be cool except for the fact that PC players get to play half a year ahead than console gamers..

[Cordre69]

XI hit PC first as well. It is MUCH better this way, trust me. There is no way the PS3 can compete with the PC version; RAM is just too abundant on PCs. Couple that with the need to stress test the servers on a MUCH larger scale than a closed beta and we're making sure the game is optimized for as good a release as possible for the PS3. Granted, this is a BIT longer a delay than I was expecting, but I knew 100% the PC version would hit first.

[Shu76]

FFXI for PC came at the end of October,then hit PS2 in March the following year...really nothing new here, It's the same price as XI, I'll pick up 14 CE when It comes out. I've waited long enough,and I lost interest in XI once 14 was announced.

[Shigun]

Originally Posted by Square-Enix

FINAL FANTASY XIV FOR WINDOWS PC CONFIRMED FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 RELEASEFINAL FANTASY XIV PC Collector’s Edition to Offer Early Access to the Realm of Eorzea
LOS ANGELES (June 30, 2010) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online game FINAL FANTASY® XIV is set for global release on September 30, 2010 for Windows PC.

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.
Title

FINAL FANTASY XIV
Collector’s Edition
Platform

PC

Street Date:
September 30, 2010
September 22, 2010 (CE)

Price
$49.99 SRP
$74.99 SRP (CE)

Subscription
$12.99/30 days

Languages
English, French, German, Japanese

Genre
MMORPG

Contents
Standard Edition preorders will include a reward code to receive an exclusive in-game item, the Garlond Goggles.*

FREE GAMEPLAY – Free gameplay for 30 days.

GAME DISC

GAME MANUAL

IN-GAME ITEM – Collector’s Edition preorders will include a reward code to receive an exclusive in-game item, the Onion Helm.*

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 – Free gameplay for 30 days.

GAME DISC

GAME MANUAL

ESRB
Teen
Copyright
© 2010 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

Official Site
http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/ .

Official announcement from SE. I am kind of bummed about this. I had full intentions to get the PS3 version, but I did not know the wait between the PC version and PS3 version would be so large. The benchmark for the PC told me I do not meet minimum requirements so my plan to pick up the PC and play on lowest settings until PS3 version comes around is blown out the window.

On a side note, the announcement fails to mention the fee for additional characters (such as FF11 did). The Japanese announcement mentioned that you could have up to eight character slots, with additional character slots costing $1 (for retainers) or $3 for playable characters. I am curious how the retainer characters will work, if they are solely for storage or if you can work on crafting skills with them. I'm not overly concerned with this as in FF11 the only reason to have more than one character was for a different race, or for storing items that there was no room for.