Please Read Before Applying
Please note: This page is for applications from EU and other PAL regions ONLY.
For North America, please select the relevant option from the beta portal.
In preparation for the official release of FINAL FANTASY XIV on September 30, 2010 and the early release on September 22, we will be conducting an open beta test to help put the finishing touches on the game.

We ask that all users who wish to participate in the open beta test log in with their Square Enix account and apply.

On September 22, along with the official launch of FINAL FANTASY XIV's service, the Square Enix Account Management System will be significantly updated, adding a variety of payment features and more. Due to these upgrades, current Square Enix Aaccount users will need to register their country of residence the first time they log in to the Square Enix Account Management System after the maintenance on Aug. 31, 2010.

*Details regarding country registration.

Application Requirements

Must possess a Square Enix account
*If you do not have a Square Enix account, please register.
Must be able to participate proactively in the testing


System Requirements

For information on FINAL FANTASY XIV's minimum system requirements, please refer to the Game Information page.
*Please note that some of the system requirements on the beta test may differ from the commercial release. For details, please refer to information outlined on the beta test site.


Note:

The open beta test is being conducted on the Windows version of the game only.
The game to be tested is under development, and may differ from the commercial release.
If you have any questions regarding applications, please refer to the FAQ.
If you are currently subscribed to FINAL FANTASY XI, you are eligible for various perks on the commercial release of the game. Please link a PlayOnline ID with an active FINAL FANTASY XI Content ID to your Square Enix account before applying for the open beta test. For information on the various perks, click here.
Details regarding the test schedule for the PlayStation 3 version will be released by e-mail at a later date.


Transferring your Character Name from the Open Beta Test to the Commercial Release

As long as the World you choose in the commercial release is the same as the World you choose in the open beta test, you will be able to transfer your character name. If you choose a different World for the commercial release, your character name will not be transferrable. For details, please refer to the beta test site.


Apply for the open beta test