FFXIV A Timed PS3 Exclusive, Will Have Subscription Fees
It probably won't come as a big surprise to anyone, but it appears you won't be playing Final Fantasy XIV Online for free.
When the game was first unveiled at E3 earlier this year, there was some speculation as to the style and intent; was it only playable online (i.e., an MMORPG) and if it did qualify as a MMO, would we have to pay the now-standard monthly fee? Well, we've known for a while now that FFXIV is categorized as a MMORPG, and according to producer Hiromichi Tanaka, there will indeed be a subscription fee. "It's going to be a 30 days-based subscription," Tanaka told VG247 at GamesCom last week. Now, most of you know the game will likely end up on Xbox Live at some point, but SCEA president Jack Tretton has confirmed FFXIV will at least be a timed exclusive for the PS3. Tanaka added that "talks with Microsoft are held up for the game because of the policy of Xbox Live." So the update is fairly straightforward: we'll have to pay our monthly fees as we do with all MMOs, and although Xbox 360 owners will see it at some point, PS3 owners will be the first to get a crack at it.
We'll let you know if they can nail down a release date; it might happen at the Tokyo Game Show. As is, it's expected to launch some time next year...possibly close to Final Fantasy XIII in North America.
Related Game(s): Final Fantasy XIV Online
8/31/2009 Ben Dutka
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DaNgerSteVe
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:12:54 AM
Orvisman
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:39:57 AM
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Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 7:36:49 PM
Orvisman
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:41:28 AM
Geobaldi
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 12:24:36 AM
Orvisman
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 9:18:47 AM
Andysw
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 2:08:16 PM
That's just what I have heard. I'm not saying it's true by the way.
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:20:56 AM
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As for it going to Xbox, I mentioned to my wife while we watched E3 that Squeenix would sell out on this one too. This just gives me more reason to believe vsXIII will also me announced as a multiplat after it was already announced as a PS3 exclusive. Anyone else see the trend with Squeenix here?(retorical question)
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:29:17 AM
Andysw
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:49:07 AM
b3mike
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 12:44:19 PM
Andysw
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 2:39:24 PM
That's just what I have heard. I'm not saying it's true by the way
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 2:59:15 PM
Wage SLAVES
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 3:51:12 AM
djduke316
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 4:03:10 PM
BTNwarrior
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:38:44 AM
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Bardock617
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 1:07:24 PM
giant123
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 8:57:08 PM
Andysw
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:46:04 AM
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Playstation 3 would've been the only console where you would be able to play final fantasy XIV. But nope, square enix just had to make it available on the xbox 360 too.
Last edited by Andysw on 8/31/2009 11:49:39 AM
Canuck Pride
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:09:35 PM
Cueil
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 3:24:09 AM
Charger7302
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 12:27:27 PM
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This continues the trend square enix has been going for, they ditched Nintendo for Sony becuase Sony was outselling Nintendo with the playstation, now after a couple of years with Sony, microsoft outsells the playstation so Square goes and cuddles with Xbox.
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:57:54 PM
Kangasfwa
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 12:03:00 AM
Ultimadream
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 12:32:04 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 12:46:51 PM
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 1:34:36 PM
hezzron73
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 2:50:34 PM
Fane1024
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:54:09 PM
johnld
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:53:57 PM
JackKnifeZero
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 12:56:24 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 1:50:54 PM
b3mike
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:15:04 PM
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:26:31 PM
I wonder if Sony at the time forsaw the success FFVII would have and thought there might be a chance they could profit from it I'm the future.
King James
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 1:44:18 PM
bridgera
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 1:15:46 PM
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No one should be surprised by the subscription fees, if their other online game had it, so would this one.
JofaMang
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 2:13:37 PM
King James
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 1:42:52 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 2:04:04 PM
johnld
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:58:43 PM
King James
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:59:36 PM
Geobaldi
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 2:43:42 AM
kreate
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:01:34 PM
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why cant we have the option to either pay a monthly fee, or pay a larger sum upfront and not have to worry about it. basically a one time payment for life.
i would love to pay $100-200 dollar upfront and never worry about xboxlive gold membership.
b3mike
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:20:34 PM
johnld
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 12:01:20 AM
kreate
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 3:29:06 AM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:10:27 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:29:24 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:34:13 PM
shindelion
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:14:14 PM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:34:43 PM
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:48:59 PM
kreate
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 3:53:58 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 4:03:03 PM
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 4:10:01 PM
Ultimadream
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 4:10:23 PM
I personally was dissapointed with 12, I wont go into detail on that but lets just say if FF13 is as dissapointing i shall be heart broken, but from what i've seen so far it looks extrodianry so i dont want to doubt it.
As for FFXIV, the reason i refused to get FFXI was because of the monthly fee, I just find that plausible when so many other online games are free, Though to be honest from the gameplay i've seen so far it looks very weak incomparison to FFXIII, so im not particually bothered.
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 4:18:00 PM
Jawknee
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 4:21:28 PM
Fane1024
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:00:31 PM
Geobaldi
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 2:46:38 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 4:06:16 PM
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Solid Fantasy
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 8:13:56 PM
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Solid Fantasy
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:01:56 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:36:24 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:51:27 PM
I suggest people find fault with Sony for causing a scenario where their console would have to come back from last place thus giving SE a reason to expand it's market beyond the Sony brand.
King James
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 12:01:23 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 12:16:39 AM
WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 12:40:43 AM
LimitedVertigo
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 12:53:15 AM
Jawknee
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 2:45:24 AM
furbiesmustdie
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 9:52:46 PM
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Nerull
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 9:54:20 PM
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Though I'm starting to think I should play some of the older FF's. Played tactics as much as everybody else it hooked and loved the battle system and presentation of 12 but hated most of the characters and the story could have been better, omg it's my identical twin.... really? are you sure you wanna go there?
But ya never played any of the others. I was sincerely thinking of getting VII since it's rerelease, til I what I hear is the only major twist got spoiled for me.
BigT_1980
Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 10:05:16 PM
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Cueil
Tuesday, September 01, 2009 @ 3:24:58 AM
NetheRealm
Thursday, September 03, 2009 @ 2:41:55 PM
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PeacekeeperJedi
Thursday, September 03, 2009 @ 9:56:15 PM
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SquarEnix said that FF XI would be the only one
that would have a monthly subscription. I didn't buy that one due to the reasons that, first, I was on dial-up at the time. And second, I couldn't afford the monthly fee. Now there are 2 Final Fantasy's that I apparently won't have for my collection. A pitty, I would have loved to have the set. Oh well. But, if they do go on with this idea, then tehy will prove the Enix is a bunch or L7's.

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ThePearlJamer
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Monday, August 31, 2009 @ 11:05:32 AM