Square Enix has announced the release date for Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox Series X/S, publishing a trailer in the Xbox Partner Preview. FFXIV will fully Xbox Series X/S launch on March 21, 2024…
Until then, players can familiarize themselves with the project through a free trial version, which is in beta testing mode.
The Japanese publisher added that between March 21 and April 19, members of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will receive Starter Edition as a free bonus. Notice in Starter Edition the same content as the free trial, meaning the base game with Heavensward and Stormblood expansions, plus 30 days of free game time.
But it should be borne in mind that activation of the Starter Edition will completely close your access to the trial within one account - you will lose the ability to play the game without an active subscription, which is sold separately.
The point above is also relevant for all those who will buy the full version of Final Fantasy XIV for Xbox Series X/S at the release on March 21 - the free trial will no longer be available to you.
One more important clarification - starting March 21 on Xbox Series X/S (if you have the full version of the game and a Game Pass subscription), Final Fantasy XIV can be played on the same account you could previously play on PlayStation 5 or PC - all progress and characters are shared across all platforms. This is an important clarification because new players can only join the free trial beta to date.
Recall also that this summer will see the release of Dawntrail, an upcoming expansion for Final Fantasy XIV that will launch simultaneously on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
FFXIV is already available on PS3/4/5, and Windows PC. But now it's time for Xbox fans!
