The PS5 version of Final Fantasy XIV is coming soon via open beta.
And Square Enix Start the open beta Final Fantasy XIV The Japanese publisher confirms that the official release of its MMORPG on the new Sony console will take place directly after the post – decision on the PS5 with the 5.5 update from April 13: “The release date for the PS5 version will be determined based on the progress of the open beta and will begin shortly after the open beta is completed. All beta data will be fully converted to the full version of the game, and there is no need to download the PS5 version again. The release date for the PS5 version will be announced at The Lodstone. Additionally, if maintenance is required at the end of the open beta, it will be notified separately.”
Gives us our first look at the PlayStation ®5 version #FFXIV! Need to load fast!
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– Final Fantasy XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) April 2, 2021
Key additions planned for Final Fantasy XIV Update 5.5: New Epic Quests, New Alliance Raid Yora: Dark Apocalypse, New Instant Dungeon “Buckleton’s Great Lawn”, A New Era’s “Lament of Verlit”, New Challenge “Le Dilac des Cirrus” -La-Rain’s “Highlands of Jatner” New Zone, New Unreal Challenge, Eblock of Ishgard’s Reconstruction, New Special Commands, New Features in Exploration Mode, New Quests Game + Mode, New Interpretation Actions, New Mounts, New Pets and New Emotions.
The way to the open beta of the PS5 version of Final Fantasy XIV
PS5
You get access to the same game content available for free trial accounts.
- Visit the PlayStation Store on your PS5 and go to the Final Fantasy XIV page
- On the shop page, press the button […] Select “Final Fantasy XIV Free Trial” to download the free trial version
- Once the download is complete, launch the PS5 version of Final Fantasy XIV from the game screen
PS4 (body)
You get access to the same game content as in the PS4 version. Requires subscription time to play and can be added by Final Fantasy XIV Mock Station.
- Sign in with the PlayStation Network ID you use to play the PS4 version on your PS5
- Visit the PlayStation Store on your PS5 and go to the Final Fantasy XIV page
- On the shop page, press the button […] Select “Final Fantasy XIV – Upgrade to PS5 Version (Beta Version)” to begin the download. No game disk is required when using this digital version
- Once the download is complete, launch the PS5 version of Final Fantasy XIV from the game screen
PS4 (digital)
You get access to the same game content as in the PS4 version. Requires subscription time to play and can be added by Final Fantasy XIV Mock Station.
- Sign in with the PlayStation Network ID you use to play the PS4 version on your PS5
- Select “Final Fantasy XIV” from the game library
- Select the “Upgrade to PS5 Version (Beta)” icon on the right side of the game screen
- On the shop page, press the button […] Select “Final Fantasy XIV – Upgrade to PS5 Version (Beta Version)” to begin the download. No game disk is required when using this digital version
- Once the download is complete, launch the PS5 version of Final Fantasy XIV from the game screen
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