Sq. Enix has introduced that the Xbox Collection X/S open beta for the MMORPG Remaining Fantasy XIV will start on February 21. The beta check will embrace all of the content material seen within the Trial model. In contrast to the total launch, the beta wont require an Xbox Recreation Cross subscription to play. Dawntrail, the fifth and upcoming growth pack for Remaining Fantasy XIV, will launch in Summer season 2024.
The total particulars through Sq. Enix:
The open beta check for the Xbox Collection X|S model of FINAL FANTASY XIV is scheduled to start on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at round 12:00 a.m. (PST)!
The open beta check will solely be accessible to new gamers who might be taking part in FINAL FANTASY XIV for the primary time. Take this chance to ask your Xbox-owning mates who’ve by no means skilled the ever-expanding world of FINAL FANTASY XIV and journey collectively!
Find out how to Take part
1. As FINAL FANTASY XIV is a web-based multiplayer recreation you could want to regulate numerous privateness settings to play on Xbox Collection X|S. You might achieve this by accessing the Xbox settings menu and navigating by means of the next choices: Settings > Account > Privateness & on-line security > Xbox privateness > View particulars & customise > Communication & multiplayer. The next settings are required:
“You may be part of multiplayer video games,” set to Permit
“You may be part of cross-network play,” set to Permit
“Others can talk with voice, textual content, or invitations,” set to Everyone
“You may talk outdoors of Xbox with voice & textual content,” set to Everyone
From the earlier View particulars & customise menu, choose Recreation content material and ensure:
“You may see and add neighborhood creations,” set to Everyone
2. Navigate to the Microsoft Retailer, seek for FINAL FANTASY XIV and go to the product web page.
3. From the “…” possibility menu, choose and obtain the FINAL FANTASY XIV Free Trial onto your Xbox Collection X|S.
4. After set up finishes, launch the sport and observe the on-screen directions to start your journey.
The open beta check comprises the identical content material, options, and limitations because the Free Trial model, minus the power to make non-compulsory On-line Retailer purchases.
The Free Trial model, together with the open beta check, won’t require an Xbox Recreation Cross (Core or Final) plan to play. Nevertheless, the total Xbox Collection X|S model would require an Xbox Recreation Cross (Core or Final) plan to play.
Present FINAL FANTASY XIV Gamers
Gamers who have already got the Free Trial model for a distinct platform or a FINAL FANTASY XIV license registered to their Sq. Enix account might be unable to take part within the open beta check. We ask any gamers, who want to play FINAL FANTASY XIV on Xbox with an present Sq. Enix account and its related characters, to please wait till the total Xbox launch after the open beta check concludes.
To play on Xbox, you will have to hyperlink your Microsoft account and Sq. Enix account. You won’t be able to unlink the accounts as soon as linked. We ask that present gamers please wait till the official launch to hyperlink your Sq. Enix account to your Microsoft account.
Transferring to the Official Xbox Collection X|S Model
We’re planning to launch the Xbox Collection X|S model instantly following the conclusion of the open beta check, the date of which might be decided after thorough opinions. FINAL FANTASY XIV recreation information might be transferred, and you’ll not must redownload the sport to play. The timing of the info switch and official launch for the Xbox Collection X|S might be introduced at a later date.
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