The ‘A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV’ PS4 Beta Is Live! Square Enix Explains Character Transfers

Waiting for something to play on your brand new PS4? Do you need something to kill the time until InFamous: Second Son rolls around? Well then I have some good news courtesy of Square Enix! The free beta for A Realm Reborn: Final Fantasy XIV is available for all to download and play to their hearts content, surely losing any social life you may or may not have in the process!

Going on until March 3rd, this first phase of the planned tests on the PS4 will let you get your start in the land of Eorzea. Don’t get too attached to your character though, because all characters will be deleted when the beta ends.

Thankfully, phase 2, which starts on April 4th, won’t have such restrictions. In fact, you’ll be able to import existing characters on the normal in game servers or create a brand new adventurer. Unlike phase 1, all data will be retained when the game is released on April 14th, so you’ll be free to explore away! In fact, phase 2 participants will be able to upload their progress and begin playing on April 11th, three days ahead of the standard release. And the best part? PS3 owners transferring to the PS4 will be able to upgrade at no extra charge. Be warned though, if you do so, you won’t be able to use that account on the PS3 without buying another copy.

Thinking about upgrading? Square Enix released this nifty trailer explaining why moving to the PS4 is the way to go. Get ready to bring adventuring to the next generation as that April release date draws nearer.