The Beta Roadmap:
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl ... ndex2.htmlPhase 1Mid-February
- Phase 1 characters will be deleted at the start of phase 2.
- The data center will be located in Japan.
- Between 5 and 10 Worlds will be available.
- All races and genders will be playable.
* Certain customization options will be unavailable until phase 3.
- The level cap will be set to 35.
- Eorzea time will be implemented (morning, afternoon, evening, night, etc.)
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All Legacy status holders qualify as testers in phase 1.
- The following will be implemented for testing: Main scenario (partial) / Sidequests / Class quests / Full Active Time Events Hunting Log / New behest / Dungeons (up to level 35) Opening event (excluding CG movie) / Cutscenes / Player Search Markets / Item Search (text strings, HQ, materia, etc.) / Other
- In addition to the above, the following is also scheduled: Fall damage testing / Alpha feedback revisions (part I) Alpha UI feedback revisions (part I) / Graphical tweaks Performance optimization
Phase 2 3-6 Weeks Later
- Phase 2 characters will be deleted at the start of phase 3.
- The data center will be located in Japan.
- Between 10 and 15 Worlds will be available.
- All races and genders will be playable.
* Certain customization options will be unavailable until phase 3.
- The level cap will be set to 35.
- Gamepad control will be implemented.
- The following will be implemented for testing: Grand Companies / Grand Company exchange items Private chocobos (chocobo raising unavailable) / Additional sidequests Additional class quests / Additional Full Active Time Events / Other
- In addition to the above, the following is also scheduled: Gamepad control adjustments & feedback confirmation Alpha feedback revisions (part II) / Alpha UI feedback revisions (part II) UI optimization testing / Beta phase 1 feedback revisions Performance optimization
Phase 34-5 Weeks Later
- Phase 3 characters will be deleted at the start of phase 4.
- Data centers will be located in Japan and overseas.
- More than 20 Worlds will be available.
- All character customization options will be available.
- The level cap will be set to 35 or above (TBD).
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Version 1.0 characters can be used.
* In this case, the level cap will be that of the Version 1.0 character’s.
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Testing will commence on the PlayStation®3.
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All FFXIV service account holders qualify as testers in phase 3.
- The following will be implemented for testing: Limsa Lominsa and Ul’dah leveling paths / Additional sidequests Additional class quests / Additional Full Active Time Events / Additional dungeons Free companies (formation and management) / Free company points / Linkshells Limit Break / Materia crafting / Other
- In addition to the above, the following is also scheduled: Beta phase 2 feedback revisions / Version 1.0 data migration testing Overseas data center stress testing / Performance optimization
Phase 4"Open Beta", 2-5 Weeks Later
- Phase 4 is scheduled to be an open beta.
- The PlayStation®3 version will be available.
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Characters created during this phase will be carried over to the official release.
* Circumstance may necessitate the deletion of character data.
- More than 20 Worlds will be available.
- All character customization options will be available.
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Version 1.0 characters can be used.
- The Duty Finder (player matching feature) will be implemented.
- The Level Sync feature will be implemented.
- Stress testing will be conducted on the housing system.
- Testing will be conducted on the PvP Coliseum.
- Benefits such as early access may be offered between the open beta and official release.
- Version 1.0 service account holders will be able to download the commercial ARR client free of charge.
* Those wishing to play on PlayStation®3 are required to purchase a copy of the game for that system.
* Please access the Beta Tester Application Site (opening early January 2013) for more information on the beta schedule and application procedures.
Launch1-2 Weeks Later
Using the maximum time given for each phase estimates that FFXIV A Realm Reborn will launch approximately
June/July.