Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta testing phase for PS4 version will take place on February 22nd

Square Enix has announced that the beta tests of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on the PlayStation 4 will start on February 22nd, 2014. Furthermore, players on the PlayStation 3 will be able to migrate to the PlayStation 4 at no additional cost, when the game is released for the system.

"The FFXIV: ARR game service is now live on Windows PC and the PlayStation 3, and a PS4 version is currently in development. Essential work to increase the number of servers and strengthen the service environment, with the aim of alleviating the crowding on existing servers is also in progress.

Furthermore, those who are currently playing the PS3 version of FFXIV: ARR will not have to re-buy the game on PS4 and will be able to transition to playing on PS4 at no additional cost. They will even be able to carry over their character data and continue playing on the new platform."

More detailed information on the PlayStation 4 beta tests and the free transition service will be released soon.