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Square Enix has revealed the open beta test window for the Xbox Series X/S version ofFinal Fantasy 14before its official 2024 launch, with it set to take place between mid-January and February. The critically acclaimed MMO is one of Square Enix’s most popular games, and it has been running for over a decade now. The original launch of the game saw it taking the form of a PS3 console exclusive before it eventually got ported to the PS4 and PS5. After several years of waiting and rumors,Final Fantasy 14is finally coming to Xboxin Spring 2024.
This announcement was made back in July, whereHead of Xbox Phil Spencermade a special guest appearance atFinal Fantasy 14’s 2023 Fan Fest event, which also revealed the content that would be coming to the game’s next expansion, Dawntrail. This announcement also revealed that players will be able to participate in an open beta test for the game before it launches, taking place during Patch 6.5 specifically. Gamers looking to play the massively popular MMO should mark their calendars, as the open beta test window has been revealed.
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The officialFinal Fantasy 14Twitter account announced that the open beta test for the Xbox Series X/S versions of the game is scheduled to begin mid-January to February. No specific dates were given regarding when the open beta takes place, but this test is the first chance gamers will get to try the MMO on the new platform. The actual dates will be given as the beta test period draws closer, with this timeframe also providing enough time for the developers to stress test this version of the game before it launches in Spring.
According to Square Enix,the Xbox version ofFinal Fantasy 14will sport faster loading times and can support 4K resolution. The launch of the MMO on Xbox will come with the base game and its expansions all at once, and it can also support cross play, meaning new and old players can explore Eorzea together regardless of platform.
Alongside the Xbox version,Final Fantasy 14will be releasing content for the MMO throughout 2024. This includes Dawntrail, which will be releasing in Summer 2024 and is set to expand the game even further. The recent London 2023 Fan Fest that took place this past weekend also revealed somenew crossover content withFinal Fantasy 16, where players of the MMO can get a mount based on the dog-like companion, Torgal.Final Fantasy 14fans have a lot to look forward to when 2024 rolls around.
Final Fantasy 14is available now for PC, PS4, and PS5, with an Xbox Series X/S version launching in Spring 2024.
