Square Enix has been keeping quiet on Final Fantasy XIV since the Tokyo Game Show, with only occasional updates on jobs and gameplay systems. But it looks like the silence is going to end shortly -- whether they like it or not.
At the annual VanaFest event, held in Tokyo on the 28th, the company gave preliminary details about alpha and beta test programs for FFXIV. The company said that starting today (March 1), it would begin contacting players who were lucky enough to be selected for the tests. In addition, all attendees at the VanaFest received invites.
While it did not say exactly when the beta and alpha tests would begin, March 11 will see the opening of a beta tester site which can only be viewed by testers.
The alpha will, of course, take place before the beta. During an interview session following VanaFest, producer Hiromichi Tanaka said the length of the alpha test would be determined by player feedback.
VanaFest is actually a Final Fantasy XI event, and Square Enix had plenty to announce for the long running MMORPG. Announcements included a gradual level cap increase to level 99 and the Abyssea series of battle-oriented add-ons. Attendees were captivated for over three hours of stage events, including live FFXI music.
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At the annual VanaFest event, held in Tokyo on the 28th, the company gave preliminary details about alpha and beta test programs for FFXIV. The company said that starting today (March 1), it would begin contacting players who were lucky enough to be selected for the tests. In addition, all attendees at the VanaFest received invites.
While it did not say exactly when the beta and alpha tests would begin, March 11 will see the opening of a beta tester site which can only be viewed by testers.
The alpha will, of course, take place before the beta. During an interview session following VanaFest, producer Hiromichi Tanaka said the length of the alpha test would be determined by player feedback.
VanaFest is actually a Final Fantasy XI event, and Square Enix had plenty to announce for the long running MMORPG. Announcements included a gradual level cap increase to level 99 and the Abyssea series of battle-oriented add-ons. Attendees were captivated for over three hours of stage events, including live FFXI music.
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