Beta Test and Release


Beta Servers Tanaka has confirmed that we can choose our own servers! That's great news for all the pre linkshell/guilds out there! In the Beta, below are the current servers. If you are in the Beta, then you may choose which to occupy. Emperor Exdeath Gabranth Garland Golbez Jecht Kefka Sephiroth Shadowlord Ultimecia Beta Test Final Fantasy XIV will have a beta test for the PC, followed by a PS3 beta test after. The Beta Test itself will be preceded by an alpha test, which has begun to invite testers as of VanaFest 2010. The alpha test is typically relatively brief, and is followed by a closed beta, which will be expanding and inviting more testers at certain time intervals, finally followed by an open beta at a later stage, prior to the actual launch of the game. The beta test for FINAL FANTASY XIV has started on the 10th of July 2010. Several changes have been made for the beta. One of the biggest changes includes the implementation of item durability decay and major overhaul to the combat by increasing its pace. For more information visit here The respective Beta testing sites can be found at the following URLs: North American Beta Testing Site: https://dev-na.ffxiv.com European Beta Testing Site: https://dev-eu.ffxiv.com Japanese Beta Testing Site:https://dev-jp.ffxiv.com The games director, Hiromichi Tanaka, confirmed in an interview with Game Watch on Oct 2, 2009, that the Beta will be PC only. However, the beta applications themselves explain that a PS3 Beta test will occur, but at a later date. It will be starting as a closed Beta for 10,000 testers, expanding at several times, before being opened to the public. They plan on having a full population as early as Summer 2010. The FFXIVCore Community has several useful topics on the Alpha and Beta test, and fans interested in volunteering for testing should check them out for information regarding samples of the invite e-mails, testing dates, information on expectations and the NDA, and much more. You can see all of that information here. What is a Beta? A beta test is generally conducted in multiple stages, the first being conducted primarily by "inside members" of the company, development team, etc. One could consider this the final stage of actual game development (not including content expansion). The tests to follow are generally done in waves, and select members are chosen sometimes from mailing lists, sometimes from direct applications, sometimes keys are given to different hubs for distribution (ie: FilePlanet) and sometimes to dedicated communities like the one you're at now. Also, make sure to pre-order the game as soon as the option becomes available. These members are then given access to a special forum where they will be in close communication with the developers to work out any glitches found. During this stage they are usually put under an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) which means they are not allowed to provide information about the game to the public during the testing period. This stage usually occupies the bulk of the beta. Once the major bugs and glitches have been ironed out, an open beta will likely be conducted with the goal of testing the server's capability to handle major traffic and find any little bugs that might have been overlooked. There's no guaranteed way to be selected for a beta test, though, oftentimes it's necessary to test a wide variety of PC configurations. So hey, if you have multiple PC's, and multiples emails... it may not be a bad idea to hedge your bets. Release The release date will be on September 22nd for the Collector's edition and on September 30th for the normal release! Beta testing apps are now open! Apply here: http://entry.ffxiv.com/ Good luck! Collector's Edition is now available for pre-order on the following retailer below! Amazon.com Standard \| Collector's Edition Bestbuy Standard \| Collector's Edition Gamestop.com Standard \| Collector's Edition Amazon.co.uk Standard \| Collector's Edition Play.com(UK) Standard \| Collector's Edition Game.co.uk Standard \| Collector's Edition Gamestation.co.uk Standard \| Collector's Edition Softunity.com(German) Standard \| Collector's Edition The Limited FINAL FANTASY XIV PC Collector's Edition include: EARLY ACCESS - Play eight days prior to the release of the Standard Edition BEHIND-THE-SCENSE DVD - Get an insider look at the making of FINAL FANTASY XIV SECURITY TOKEN - A FINAL FANTASY XIV branded Security Token used with your regular password TRAVEL JOURNAL - Record your travels in this beautifully bound journal with never-before-seen concept art RIGHT OF PASSAGE - Redeem a voucher to receive your fully personalized right of passage certificate FREE GAMEPLAY - Free gameplay for 30 days BUDDY PASS - Invite a friend to play free for a limited time EU version of the Collector's Edition is slightly different than the US version. In the EU Collector's Edition: ADVENTURERS BRANDED TUMBLER - Carry a small piece of Eorzea around with you with this branded tumbler BEHIND-THE-SCENSE DVD - Get an insider look at the making of FINAL FANTASY XIV TRAVEL JOURNAL - Record your travels in this beautifully bound journal with never-before-seen concept art MAP OF EORZEA - A detailed map showing the key areas of Eorzea, essential for the committed traveller SECURITY TOKEN - A FINAL FANTASY XIV branded Security Token used with your regular password EARLY ACCESS - Play eight days prior to the release of the Standard Edition GUEST PASS - Invite a friend to play free for a limited time Versions & Pricing: Standard Edition($50) and Collector's Edition ($75) Subscription Pricing: Monthly fee: $12.99 \| Additional character slots: $3.00/month each (Max: 7 more for a total of 8 slots) Every account begins with one retainer (basically a mule that can stay online and sell for you while you're offline), you may purchase more at $1.00/month each. Other Technical Info Online System Information System Requirements Source Final Fantasy 14 Online. http://www.finalfantasy14-online.com/forum/ffxiv-beta-information.php. Retrieved from "http://www.ffxivcore.com/wiki/Beta_Test_and_Release" Category: Technical Discussion History

Beta Servers

Tanaka has confirmed that we can choose our own servers! That's great news for all the pre linkshell/guilds out there! In the Beta, below are the current servers. If you are in the Beta, then you may choose which to occupy.

Emperor
Exdeath
Gabranth
Garland
Golbez
Jecht
Kefka
Sephiroth
Shadowlord
Ultimecia

Beta Test

Final Fantasy XIV will have a beta test for the PC, followed by a PS3 beta test after. The Beta Test itself will be preceded by an alpha test, which has begun to invite testers as of VanaFest 2010. The alpha test is typically relatively brief, and is followed by a closed beta, which will be expanding and inviting more testers at certain time intervals, finally followed by an open beta at a later stage, prior to the actual launch of the game.

The beta test for FINAL FANTASY XIV has started on the 10th of July 2010. Several changes have been made for the beta. One of the biggest changes includes the implementation of item durability decay and major overhaul to the combat by increasing its pace. For more information visit here

The respective Beta testing sites can be found at the following URLs:

The games director, Hiromichi Tanaka, confirmed in an interview with Game Watch on Oct 2, 2009, that the Beta will be PC only. However, the beta applications themselves explain that a PS3 Beta test will occur, but at a later date. It will be starting as a closed Beta for 10,000 testers, expanding at several times, before being opened to the public. They plan on having a full population as early as Summer 2010.

The FFXIVCore Community has several useful topics on the Alpha and Beta test, and fans interested in volunteering for testing should check them out for information regarding samples of the invite e-mails, testing dates, information on expectations and the NDA, and much more. You can see all of that information here.

What is a Beta?

A beta test is generally conducted in multiple stages, the first being conducted primarily by "inside members" of the company, development team, etc. One could consider this the final stage of actual game development (not including content expansion). The tests to follow are generally done in waves, and select members are chosen sometimes from mailing lists, sometimes from direct applications, sometimes keys are given to different hubs for distribution (ie: FilePlanet) and sometimes to dedicated communities like the one you're at now. Also, make sure to pre-order the game as soon as the option becomes available.

These members are then given access to a special forum where they will be in close communication with the developers to work out any glitches found. During this stage they are usually put under an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) which means they are not allowed to provide information about the game to the public during the testing period. This stage usually occupies the bulk of the beta.

Once the major bugs and glitches have been ironed out, an open beta will likely be conducted with the goal of testing the server's capability to handle major traffic and find any little bugs that might have been overlooked. There's no guaranteed way to be selected for a beta test, though, oftentimes it's necessary to test a wide variety of PC configurations. So hey, if you have multiple PC's, and multiples emails... it may not be a bad idea to hedge your bets.

Release

The release date will be on September 22nd for the Collector's edition and on September 30th for the normal release!
Beta testing apps are now open! Apply here: http://entry.ffxiv.com/ Good luck!

Collector's Edition is now available for pre-order on the following retailer below!

Amazon.com Standard | Collector's Edition

Bestbuy Standard | Collector's Edition

Gamestop.com Standard | Collector's Edition

Amazon.co.uk Standard | Collector's Edition

Play.com(UK) Standard | Collector's Edition

Game.co.uk Standard | Collector's Edition

Gamestation.co.uk Standard | Collector's Edition

Softunity.com(German) Standard | Collector's Edition

The Limited FINAL FANTASY XIV PC Collector's Edition include:

EARLY ACCESS - Play eight days prior to the release of the Standard Edition
BEHIND-THE-SCENSE DVD - Get an insider look at the making of FINAL FANTASY XIV
SECURITY TOKEN - A FINAL FANTASY XIV branded Security Token used with your regular password
TRAVEL JOURNAL - Record your travels in this beautifully bound journal with never-before-seen concept art
RIGHT OF PASSAGE - Redeem a voucher to receive your fully personalized right of passage certificate
FREE GAMEPLAY - Free gameplay for 30 days
BUDDY PASS - Invite a friend to play free for a limited time

EU version of the Collector's Edition is slightly different than the US version. In the EU Collector's Edition:

ADVENTURERS BRANDED TUMBLER - Carry a small piece of Eorzea around with you with this branded tumbler
BEHIND-THE-SCENSE DVD - Get an insider look at the making of FINAL FANTASY XIV
TRAVEL JOURNAL - Record your travels in this beautifully bound journal with never-before-seen concept art
MAP OF EORZEA - A detailed map showing the key areas of Eorzea, essential for the committed traveller
SECURITY TOKEN - A FINAL FANTASY XIV branded Security Token used with your regular password
EARLY ACCESS - Play eight days prior to the release of the Standard Edition
GUEST PASS - Invite a friend to play free for a limited time

Versions & Pricing: Standard Edition($50) and Collector's Edition ($75)

Subscription Pricing: Monthly fee: $12.99 | Additional character slots: $3.00/month each (Max: 7 more for a total of 8 slots) Every account begins with one retainer (basically a mule that can stay online and sell for you while you're offline), you may purchase more at $1.00/month each.

Other Technical Info

Source

Final Fantasy 14 Online. http://www.finalfantasy14-online.com/forum/ffxiv-beta-information.php.

Retrieved from "http://www.ffxivcore.com/wiki/Beta_Test_and_Release"

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