The Standard Edition, retailing for $49.99, will contain the usual 30 days of free gameplay and an exclusive in-game item. However, noticeably missing from the Standard Edition is the "Early Access" option, which will only be available with the Final Fantasy XIV's Collector's Edition.
The Collector's Edition, costing $74.99, is much more robust in its features. Not only will it offer players eight days of early access, but it will also contain exclusive in-game items, a behind-the-scenes DVD, a Right of Passage Certificate, a Security Token, and a Travel Journal. A full description of each offer is available in the latest release.
The monthly subscription cost will be slightly lower than most other games at $12.99. However, there is a catch as each additional character will cost players $3.00 a period, capping out at 8.
The Playstation 3 version of Final Fantasy XIV will be available in early March 2011 with pricing to be announced later.Quote:
Access to Eorzea is subject to certain license agreements and, after the 30-day free gameplay period, recurring subscription fees. All new game packages come with a period of free gameplay, one playable character and one non-playable retainer character (a non-playable character that provides free item storage and in-game merchant services). After the free gameplay period, the regular 30-day subscription fee will be $12.99. Each additional playable character will be $3.00 per period, with a maximum of 8 playable characters per account. Each additional retainer will cost $1.00 per period.
FINAL FANTASY XIV FOR WINDOWS PC CONFIRMED FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 RELEASE | SQUARE ENIX
