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Subscription Fees Finally Returning to Final Fantasy XIV, PS3 Version

by Chris Arnone, posted on 14 October 2011 / 1,460 Views

It's been a year since Final Fantasy XIV Online first launched to a host of problems, forcing Square Enix to offer the game for free while they restructured the team behind the game and worked on fixing the MMORPG. Then the tsunami in Japan complicated matters further, making it even more difficult to get the game to where it should have been at launch. Now, it seems Final Fantasy XIV is finally the game it always should have been.

On the game's blog, Square Enix President and CEO Yoichi Wada laid out the subscription plans for Final Fantasy XIV on the PC and the long-awaited launch of the PlayStation 3 version.

In the ten months since the FINAL FANTASY XIV team’s restructuring, we have put forth the utmost effort into not only improving the game’s existing features, but also creating a concrete plan to outline the game’s new direction. Today, I am pleased to announce we can confidently present that plan to our customers. We fully realize this is but a single step towards our ultimate goal, and that to meet the high standards set in the plan, more time is required. In the meantime, however, we will not waver in our commitment to bringing players exciting and engaging content, even as the game moves through its evolution. 

With this return of subscription fees will be a version 2.0 for the PC which will include so many updates, it's almost like they've rebuilt the game:

 

1. A complete redesign of current repetitive maps
2. The implementation of a new graphics engine
3. A new server system designed for increased speed and performance
4. A fully renewed user interface
5. The expansion of in-game community content
  • A complete redesign of current repetitive maps
  • The implementation of a new graphics engine
  • A new server system designed for increased speed and performance
  • A fully renewed user interface
  • The expansion of in-game community content

    • As for the PlayStation 3 version, they're estimating a release between October and December of 2012 and will be offering a second free trial period when this version hits the market. 

    One important piece of information for those already playing the game: automatic subscription renewal will be suspended, so players will have to re-agree to automatic renewal in order to be billed and to continue playing. The press release is very long and has several attachments with a bevy of artwork, planned patches, and other information, so be sure to check it out for all the info on Final Fantasy XIV 2.0.

    Have you been playing Final Fantasy XIV? Will you continue to do so now that it will cost a monthly fee? Will 2.0 entice you to try it for the first time?

     


    5 Comments

    Areym
    Areym (on 14 October 2011)

    I wanna give it a try before i jump into. Will look forward to some sort of PS3/PC beta of 2.0

    • +1
    Wagram
    Wagram (on 14 October 2011)

    I've been playing more recently. I'm starting to really enjoy the game and this excites me a lot. Can't wait for 2.0! Can't wait for the game that should have been >.<

    • +1
    ljlrj
    ljlrj (on 14 October 2011)

    make it free to play xD

    • 0
    zuvuyeay
    zuvuyeay (on 14 October 2011)

    billing back betwen nov and dec

    • -1
    kingofwale
    kingofwale (on 14 October 2011)

    I think a more reasonable offer is to make it free for all, and if you want to play after level 20, then you have to subscribe. frankly, the way it is, I have no interest playing a bandaged game. Show me it's fixed and then I will pay (and no, I'm not going to pay to see if it's fixed)

    • -2