Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta hits 1 million registrants

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The Beta Test of FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn, the highly anticipated MMORPG arriving August 27, 2013 for Windows PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

A massive-scale RPG true to the legendary franchise, the title features new and unique gameplay mechanics, such as the “Limit Break” system (originally introduced in FINAL FANTASY® VII), and the Armoury system which allows users to experience all of the classes in the game on a single character, and cross-platform gameplay between PC and PlayStation®3 system.

The PlayStation®3 system and Windows PC versions are currently in the third phase of beta testing. FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will be available this August 27 for the $39.99 on the PlayStation®3 system and $29.99 for Windows PC. A free 30-day trial is also included for new accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99. The Collector’s Edition will be available for $79.99 on the PlayStation®3 system at select retailers and the PC version will be sold exclusively through the Square Enix Online Store for $69.99. The game is also in development for the PlayStation®4 system and due to release in 2014.