FFXIV Open Beta Kicks Off Tomorrow!
Yep, you read right. It’s safe to assume that players, hardcore and casual alike, have a lot to get excited about with Final Fantasy XIV. Adding to the hype is that the open beta for Square Enix’s newest MMO finally starts tomorrow!
News broke of the open beta test date after details were posted on FFXIV’s official Twitter account. A trailer was also released, with several copies already uploaded on YouTube.
The prerelease trailer, a three and half minute clip summarizing the high-definition gameplay experience, is accompanied by the official FFXIV theme song “Answers” as recorded by award-winning vocalist/musician Susan Calloway.
Apart from the outstanding musical score, FFXIV keeps content fresh with changes such as quicker leveling accessible in either solo or group play; high-definition, real-time cut scene features; and five new playable races.
Eorzea, the intricately designed FFXIV environment, is more than just a backdrop for one’s quests and combats. Comprised of six-city states, players traverse through various locations and immerse themselves further in the game. Grand landmarks that will undoubtedly attract players are the coliseum in Ul’dah and the medieval castle in Limsa Lominsa, to name a few.
There’s a lot to take in at this point so load up on FFXIV gil and boost your game time to prepare yourself.
ETA: Hold on, folks. An announcement from Square Enix said that the open beta test “will be postponed due to a confirmation of critical bugs”. Details on the new schedule to come soon.