Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn release date falls in August on PS3, PC

Written by Brandon Hofer on May 29, 2013

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn release date is on Aug. 27 on the PS3 and PC, announced Square Enix. The company also revealed that the Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector’s Edition is now available for pre-order on both the PlayStation 3 and for PC. Customers who pre-order the standard or collector’s edition will receive early access to the game plus special in-game items, including a Cait Sith Doll Minion vanity pet and Mog Cap-themed headgear.

The Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector’s Edition includes:

Collector’s box designed by Yoshitaka Amano, legendary Final Fantasy artist

80-page “Art of Eorzea” 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 that led up to the realm being reborn

“Sounds of Eorzea” album that features musical scores by renowned Final Fantasy series composers

Five collectable character art cards

A Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn-branded security token to secure user accounts

In-game bonus items: Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Coeurl Mount and Behemoth Barding

“It gives me great pleasure to announce the release date of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn,” said Naoki Yoshida, producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. “It has been a long road from the game’s inception to the beta, but thanks to your fervent support and invaluable feedback, the world of Eorzea will soon complete its journey of rebirth. We have endeavored to make the game affordable so that adventurers will be able to experience the vibrant world of Eorzea. We have also prepared a collector’s edition version of the game, which includes a veritable assortment of premium items. The new adventure begins on August 27, 2013. I hope to see you all then!”

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be available for $39.99 on the PlayStation 3 and $29.99 on PC. The Collector’s Edition will be available for $79.99 for PlayStation 3 and the PC version will be sold exclusively at the Square Enix Online Store for $69.99. A free 30-day trial is also included for new accounts. Monthly subscriptions for new accounts start at $12.99.

It should be noted that new players do not need to purchase the original Final Fantasy XIV title to play Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Previous Final Fantasy XIV players will be able to download the PC version of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn for free. Will you pick up Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn for the PS3 or PC?