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Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Series X|S Open Beta Release Date

Square Enix has given a timeframe for when we can expect the Final Fantasy 14 Open Beta to hit Xbox Series X|S consoles.
By Alexandra Hobbs | 
First Published February 5, 2024, 16:25
Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Series X|S Open Beta Release Date

Despite its immense popularity and presence on PlayStation consoles, Final Fantasy 14 has never made its way to Xbox consoles. Launching in 2013 on PlayStation 3 and Windows PC, Final Fantasy 14 has only gone from strength to strength. The MMORPG has received four major expansions: Heavensward, Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker, with a fifth on the way called Dawntrail. 

Having surged in popularity, Final Fantasy 14 has since been released across PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and macOS. Yet, somehow, the game has never been made available on Xbox. Thankfully, that's all set to change.

Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer announced in July 2023, during the North American Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest, that a port of the game would be coming to Xbox Series X|S. The port will support faster load times, cross-play and cross-progression with the PlayStation and PC versions, and the Series X version specifically will be playable in native 4K. An Open Beta for the Xbox Series X|S version of Final Fantasy 14 has also been announced. Below, we'll go over all the key dates and information you'll need to know in order to take part.

Update 5 February: We've updated this article with the latest news and information on the FFXIV Xbox Series X|S Open Beta.

When Does The Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Open Beta Start?

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Xbox players will be able to join in on the action for FF14's next expansion, Dawntrail. (Picture: Square Enix)

Square Enix has announced that the Open Beta for the Xbox Series X|S version of Final Fantasy 14 will arrive during the Patch 6.5 Growing Light cycle, and is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 21 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT) 

Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Release Date

As for Final Fantasy 14's full Xbox release, Square Enix has confirmed that the Xbox Series X|S version will launch in Spring 2024. An exact release date has yet to be revealed, however more information will likely emerge as we move closer to the release window.

Will Final Fantasy 14 On Xbox Have A Free Trial?

Yes, much like the versions on both PlayStation and PC, Xbox players will be able to enjoy Final Fantasy 14 through a free trial. Players will be able to play A Realm Reborn and access both the Heavensward and Stormblood expansions up to Level 70 with no restrictions on playtime.

Alexandra Hobbs

Written by Alexandra Hobbs

Alex is a former Gaming and Esports Editor at DBLTAP and, after moving under the FanSided banner, took on additional editorial direction duties on AppTrigger and Forever Fortnite. You'll likely catch her lost in the middle of Tamriel in Elder Scrolls Online, or deep in a Final Fantasy playthrough. Alex also has a surprising skill for Fortnite Victory Royales though a slightly lesser mastery when it comes to Call of Duty, Warzone 2 and Apex Legends. She also has a strong love of indie games and is always excited to check out the latest weird and wonderful gem.