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Trailer: Tour of Eorzea: Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9YRS7wW6Bs

Release Date: August 27th 2013

Pre-order:
EU: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/en/product/

NA: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/product/

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™ is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) for PlayStation 3 and Windows PC that invites you to explore the realm of Eorzea with friends from around the world.

Form a party and adventure with a multitude of players from across the globe. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea.

Set out alone or enlist the aid of friends as you undertake epic quests, battle familiar FINAL FANTASY monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting!

Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea!


STORY OVERVIEW
Eorzea. A land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes.

Seeking control of this realm and its abundant crystal resources, the Garlean Empire sends forth a massive host on a campaign to conquer its southern neighbour. Driven by madness, the commander of the invading forces silently plots to tear the moon from the heavens and hurl it down upon the land. The people of the realm soon learn of this foul scheme and join their hands in prayer in an eleventh-hour attempt to entreat the aid of the gods, only to see their endeavours fail. From within the moon emerges Bahamut, an ancient terror seething with rage fuelled by countless generations of imprisonment. Sensing the tug of fate, a powerful magus channels the last of his strength to send Eorzea’s heroes in to a temporal rift. There they wait, untouched by the flames of destruction, until they are needed again. Those heroes are you, and the hour of awakening is now. Come and witness…A Realm Reborn.

KEY FEATURES
Taking the best elements from a rich history of FINAL FANTASY games, including: chocobos and moogles, the Crystal Tower, Magitek Armour, Cait Sith and Limit Break.
A unique Armoury system that allows you to change to any of the nineteen different classes simply by changing your equipment.  Develop your character however you want, anyway, anytime, anywhere.
Experience dynamic events with the introduction of the Full Active Time Event system (F.A.T.E.).  Take part in open world events and help shape the world around you.
With visionary artistry and typically FINAL FANTASY, there are an exciting and diverse number of classes and jobs to choose from.  Which fighting style you adopt is entirely up to you.
Complete cross-platform play on PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

COLLECTORS EDITION COPY
For the true FINAL FANTASY fan, a highly collectible and exclusive set of items that will truly improve your time in the realm of Eorzea.

The Art of Eorzea – A Realm Reimagined –
The Waning of the Sixth Sun – Bonus Disc –
The Sounds of Eorzea
One Time Password, additional security key
5 Exclusive Artcards
Exclusive In-game Items, including:
Helm of Light
Become one of the fabled warriors of light when you equip this exclusive helmet.
Baby Behemoth Minion
Summon this cute, but ferocious miniature version of Behemoth and watch him roar with excitement as you adventure through Eorzea.
Coeurl Mount
Only the bravest of warriors are able to tame and ride the mighty coeurl. Show off your prowess with this exclusive mount.
Behemoth Barding
Customise your Chocobo with the fearsome Behemoth Chocobo Armour and charge in to battle.

Boxart:

CE Details:

 

[Perfo]

http://eu.square-enix.com/en/blog/f...-collectors-edition-and-release-date-revealed

edit. also a new video has been published, tour of Eorzea vol .2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9YRS7wW6Bs

Attention all adventurers, I come bearing great news!

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s release is locked-in for August 27, 2013! PC and PS3 players will be able to embark on an unforgettable adventure together from day one. Just install the game, find out which servers your friends are on, and group together and set out on an epic quest. Pretty cool huh?

But wait, there’s more! For Final Fantasy fans we’ve got some great pre-order bonuses for those gamers looking to secure their copy for release. Pre-order now and you’ll get the following in-game content:

Early Access – Get a head start and leave your mark in the realm of Eorzea with this early access to the game servers ahead of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s launch.
Cait Sith Doll Minion – On sabbatical from Shinra Inc. and looking for adventure, Cait Sith will join your party as a non-combat pet.
Mog Cap – Strut around the world of Eorzea with this one-of-a-kind Moogle-themed hat. Kupo!
For the ultimate Final Fantasy fan we’ve got something a little bit more special in mind – the Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector’s Edition!

Locked up within the Collector’s Edition are the following treasures:

Art of Eorzea – An 80-page hardcover art book featuring never-before-seen concept art.
The Waning of the Sixth Sun – A special bonus video disc that takes a cinematic look at the events leading up to the realm being reborn.
Sounds of Eorzea – An album that features musical scores by renowned Final Fantasy series composers.
Art Cards – Five collectable character cards.
In-game bonus items – Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Coeurl Mount and Behemoth Barding
So, avoid missing out why not head over to your favourite retailer and secure your pre-order copy in now? Monthly subscriptions for the game will start £7.69/€10.99.

If you’re eager to see more on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn then pay close attention to this year’s E3 where we’ll be revealing some exciting new battle content, a trailer and more. To avoid missing a beat follow @FF_XIV_EN on twitter, Kupo!

Don’t forget you can still sign up for the Phase 3 Beta test, starting June! Click here to sign up.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

wow

 

[Slayer-33]

In before kagari

 

[Interfectum]

In before kagari

She could prolly edit the timestamp and get in before you still. Just sayin...

 

[Kyoufu]

Will buy for the CE boxart.

 

[Midou]

They confirmed the in-game items from this new CE will be available to people who bought the 1.0 CE right?

 

[Jawmuncher]

I'm waiting for that FREE upgrade since I bought the game the first time.

Unless the CE is absolutely brilliant.
Also are there time cards for FF14? Using the CC on that archaic website was a pain before.

 

[Canis lupus]

Looks great, I might not subscribe but I want that CE.

 

[Kokonoe]

So it's actually worth buying the collectors edition this time around. I still regret spending 70$+ on such a horrible collectors edition of just an empty book and some in-game stuff that becomes useless after the first few levels.

 

[Killthee]

Please don't suck.

 

[glaurung]

I think I already bought a CE version of this game. It came with a mug that could not hold water and a silk cloth world map that was of no use.

Still, stoked. Will buy, play for about two days, then dismiss.

 

[bigbaldwolf86]

I really hope there is a version coming for PS4. I have an Xbox but I will be moving to PS4 next gen and I would love to play this.

 

[rbrogue]

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...

Who am I kidding. Will be pre-ordered. Love the beta!

 

[Savitar]

At least they didn't include a mug this time.

Last time some people got a moldy one.

 

[Kule]

release is locked-in for August 27, 2013!

This kind of worries me as Yoshi P said they wouldn't release 2.0 until the fans are happy. At the moment they have hardly listened to any of the fan feedback and requests, Insisting that people should wait until phase 3 of beta. I hope it turns out ok for them and the fans.

 

[Nakazato]

Going to pick up the ps3 version.... They got me again...

 

[ant1532]

looks great. i would play if mmos didn't cost monthly

 

[flatearthpandas]

My $80 Collector's Edition worked out real great for me the first time.

 

[Einbroch]

PS3 version same day as well?

 

[djplaeskool]

Info for past purchasers and legacy accounts:

Players Who Own FFXIV Version 1.0
Players who own FFXIV version 1.0 will not need to purchase the PC version of FFXIV: ARR and will be able to download the FFXIV: ARR software for free.
* Details on downloading the FFXIV: ARR software will be provided at a later date.

Furthermore, users who have version 1.0 registration codes that have not yet been registered will be able to register them and play FFXIV: ARR on PC at the start of the service.

Players Who Own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition
Players who own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition will receive the FFXIV: ARR Collector’s Edition in-game bonus items (Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Behemoth Barding, and Coeurl Mount) for free. The in-game bonus items will be delivered via Moogle Letter when FFXIV: ARR launches.

Players Who Have Fulfilled the Requirements of the Legacy Campaign
Players who have fulfilled the requirements of the Legacy Campaign will be able to take part in early access and play before the official start of service.

Important Information for Customers Purchasing the PlayStation 3 Version
You will only be able to register one copy of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn for PlayStation 3 to a Sony Entertainment Network account. It is not possible to register or play two or more copies of the PS3 version on the same account even if you purchase additional software. Please note that only one Sony Entertainment Network account can be linked to a Square Enix Account.

Logging into the Same Account on both Windows and PlayStation 3
Customers who own a copy of FFXIV version 1.0 and wish to use their account on the PlayStation 3 version will need to purchase a copy of the PlayStation 3 version. It will then be possible to use your characters on either platform by tying your existing service account to the PlayStation 3 version upon launching it for the first time. However, please note that your account will only be able to log into one platform at a time.

Collector's Edition Digital Upgrade Service
The Collector's Edition digital upgrade offers customers the ability to upgrade their standard FFXIV account to Collector's Edition status via the “FFXIV Service Center” website that is scheduled to be opened at the launch of official service, which then grants the in-game bonus items included with the Collector's Edition. Customers in possession of the Collector's Edition for either version 1.0 or A Realm Reborn will receive these Collector's Edition items without needing to purchase the upgrade.
* Characters that have already been created will be able to receive the items.

 

[Kokonoe]

Info for past purchasers and legacy accounts:

.....thank you based Square-Enix... ;_;

 

[Midou]

Info for past purchasers and legacy accounts:

Cool, I thought so.

Can't wait until this releases and gets out of all the betas. I would play Open but I suspect they might still wipe if anything bad happens.

 

[Kandinsky]

I want that CE so bad :O

 

[rainking187]

I really did not think this would ever actually be released on PS3.

 

[Man]

Sooner than I expected.

 

[Kagari]

In before kagari

What's that supposed to mean?

 

[ReaperXL7]

I would actually get this, my only issue is if they release a PS4 version will my account be transferable to the PS4, or will I lose everything? Hopefully information on that come E3. Really interested in finding out if they were able to resurrect this since many of the screens look pretty great to me.

 

[reson8or]

My $80 Collector's Edition worked out real great for me the first time.

At the very least, you should get the in-game stuff. Will the items you got from the original CE work in Realm Reborn?

 

[Stark]

That CE looks really nice.

Release date is not surprising considering how the last two phases are scheduled.

 

[djplaeskool]

What's that supposed to mean?

I suppose you have an assumed sixth sense for Square Enix related thread creation...or something.
:lol

 

[Goldrusher]

Regular edition box:

 

[Tadale]

Uh-oh. I think I'm in.

 

[Miche]

baby behemoth minion <3

 

[trmas]

Not available for the 360? SE going exclusive again? This looks awesome, though I'm not sure whether I will look at it for PS3 or PC yet

 

[raven777]

want, but probably cannot get it because importing would be too expensive

 

[Jinko]

Um I bought the 1.0 CE and now I wana buy this ..

The Pre-order stuff is nice, I suppose 1.0 players don't get that as well lol ?

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Info for past purchasers and legacy accounts:

Fabulous

 

[Midou]

Um I bought the 1.0 CE and now I wana buy this ..

The Pre-order stuff is nice, I suppose 1.0 players don't get that as well lol ?

Well you get the digital items if you had CE 1.0

 

[Zabant]

Considering I already bought the damn CE of this game, i'm assuming i only have to pay the monthly fee.

Edit: Ok, i get everything included in the new CE. AWESOME! <3

This also means our onion helms and running shoes are now that much more rare!

 

[HarryDemeanor]

It's about time that more MMOs came with security keys inside collector's editions. SWTOR did it last time and I can't remember if there was another that did.

 

[.la1n]

Fine, I will bite the bullet on this. I really do feel like an abused step child at times for SE. I just have such great memories of FF 11 and want the best for this game, we will see.

edit: wonder how long before this up on Amazon, don't really trust preordering through Square-Enix's store.

 

[Shadow Ranger]

Amano box? Yes please.

Inb4 this is like FFXI...which I thought was a bad highly restrictive MMO.

 

[SnowHawk]

This is so bought. I will see you all online.

 

[Noi]

PC CE owners get the PC/PS3 CE goodies? I'm ok with this. Don't need the physical goods from the new CE, just the bonuses~

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Already have first CE... want... new... one... ARRRRRGH! SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

 

[Fixed1979]

Will previous owners get a free month as well?

 

[Pinko Marx]

This is tempting.

 

[Splash Wave]

I never thought I'd say this, but I think I might buy it.

The only thing that worries me, though, is that the PS3 framerate in those tour videos looks like dogshit. I'd play it on a PC if I had one.

 

[misterhektik]

Sucks that previous CE purchasers don't get early access, though the free in-game items and free game aren't so bad.