Final Fantasy XIVlaunched over a decade ago. Yeah, you read that right. The live-service epic was first released for PC and PlayStation 3 in August 2013. Despite initial teases of anXbox 360 versionmanymoons ago, Xbox console owners have been left out in the cold.
That decade-plus drought finally ends soon.Square Enixconfirmed that theFinal Fantasy XIVopen beta heads to Xbox Series X|S on February 21.
Phil Spencer hit the stage at theFinal Fantasy XIVFan Fest in July toannounce the Xbox Series X|S version. At the time, the open beta was said to be “coming soon.” Seven months later, the MMORPG’s Xbox debut is nearly here.
The XboxFinal Fantasy XIVopen beta is only available to new players. If you have an existing account on PC or PlayStation consoles, you won’t be eligible to participate. The listing isn’t there yet, but aFinal Fantasy XIVFree Trial version will be available to download on the Xbox Store as the open beta/free trial goes live on February 21 around midnight PST.
Square Enix states the open beta for Xbox Series X|S has “the same content, features, and limitations” as the game’s free trial that’s available to demo on other systems. However, while in open beta, you aren’t able to make any purchases in theFFXIVonline store.
TheFinal Fantasy XIVFree Trialis pretty robust. Square Enix allows players to experience the title for as long as they like with few restrictions all the way to Level 70.
If you’re currently playingFinal Fantasy XIVon another platform and want to continue your adventure on Xbox, Square Enix asks that you wait until the official (non-open beta) version of the MMORPG debuts immediately after the open beta’s conclusion.
It’s worth noting thatFinal Fantasy XIVis a subscription-based title. There’sa monthly feeyou’ll have to pony up to keep your adventure going. Unlike on PlayStation, the Xbox Series X|S version will also require an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription to play.
