Two fees, one game: 'Final Fantasy XIV' on Xbox

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After more than a decade, the highly anticipated arrival of Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox has been confirmed for 2024. Square Enix made the exciting announcement on February 2, unveiling a beta test for the Xbox Series version scheduled to commence on February 21. This beta will be open to newcomers to the MMO genre. However, Xbox players keen on delving into the realms of Eorzea will not only need to subscribe to the game itself but also require an additional Xbox Game Pass subscription.

A Square Enix's blog post, details this announcement in the "How to Participate" section. It clarifies that while the Free Trial version, including the beta, doesn't mandate a Game Pass subscription, the full Xbox Series X|S version will need an Xbox Game Pass (Core or Ultimate) plan for access. This is a departure from the norm for FF14, which typically only requires a game subscription on PlayStation and PC. 

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'Final Fantasy XIV' is coming to Xbox (finally)

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Final Fantasy XIV, the critically acclaimed MMORPG, is finally making its way to Xbox. The announcement was made during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest keynote, where Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer joined game director Naoki Yoshida on stage. Spencer said, “We want to bring the Xbox community and your warriors of light together, in a way that is safe, secure, engaging, and, above all, fun.”

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Square Enix halts sales of 'Final Fantasy XIV' because of overwhelming demand

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Square Enix is suspending the sales and delivery of Final Fantasy XIV Starter Edition and Complete Edition for reasons that might be unusual. The company can't keep up with the demand for the game, with players finding themselves waiting for hours to get into a server and play the game. This decision covers both the physical and digital versions of the game and will be enforced in the coming weeks. It's a gradual process since they need to coordinate with retail partners, both the physical and digital stores.

In announcing this move, Square Enix said it needed to suspend the sales because the "dense concentration of play hours... far exceed [its] server capacity, especially during the peak times." The developer didn't add more Worlds or servers before Endwalker's release to accommodate all players.

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Square Enix will bring 'Final Fantasy XIV' to PS5

The PlayStation 5 is getting Final Fantasy XIV, with its open beta kicking off on April 13. The teaser trailer above shows the game running in 4K resolution. The developer says you can expect significantly improved frame rates and quicker load times. 

Those who registered in the PS4 version of Final Fantasy XIV can play this optimized version at no extra cost during the beta period.

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