Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn now available for the PS4

Square Enix has today announced the launch of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn for the PlayStation 4. Already a major hit amongst critics and fans on Windows-PC and PS3 platforms, Final Fantay XIV: A Realm Reborn brings the classic elements of the Final Fantasy franchise to the online world.

Along with vastly upgraded graphics, this new version features PS Vita remote play functionality, which allows players to continue their adventure wherever they go. And with the PS4's Share feature, players can stream their favorite moments, and share memorable screenshots with friends and fellow community members. The PS4 version of A Realm Reborn also takes full advantage of the PS4's mouse and keyboard support.

The PS4 Collector’s Edition for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is available today and comes with a special collector box and art book, special music disc, as well as six in-game bonus items. Final Fantasy XIV players that own the original Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 Collector’s Edition or Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn PS3 / PC Collector’s Editions will also be granted two new additional in-game items (Fat Chocobo Mount & Wind-up Moogle Minion).

The Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn PS4 Collector’s Edition includes:

• Exclusive Box
• Art Book – The Art of Eorzea: A Realm Reimagined
• Special Soundtrack – The Sounds of Eorzea
• Art Card Set
• Themed Security Token
• Seventh Umbral Era Special Movie Content Disc – The Waning of the Sixth Sun
• In-Game Items – Fat Chocobo Mount, Coeurl Mount, Behemoth Barding, Wind-up Moogle, Baby Behemoth, Helm of Light

The Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Standard Edition for the PS4 is available today for $39.99; the PS4 Collector’s Edition is available for $79.99 for the retail version and $59.99 for the digital version.

Players who own the PS3 version of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn can upgrade their accounts to the PS4 for free. Please note that, once upgraded, PS4 players will no longer be allowed access to the PS3 version. To play both versions, a player must purchase the PS4 version. Additional account transfer details can be found here.

Also, both PS3 and PS4 Standard Edition owners can upgrade to the digital-only Collector’s Edition for in-game bonuses via the Final Fantasy XIV: Mog Station. 30-days of game time is included for new accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99.