The Xbox version of Final Fantasy 14 requires a Game Pass subscription in addition to the monthly cost of the multiplayer RPG.
Plug in Enter the blog After announcing that the open beta for the Xbox version will begin on February 21st at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8am UK, Square Enix has revealed that unlike PlayStation, Xbox players will need two subscriptions to play Final Fantasy 14.
“With free beta testing, Xbox Game Pass (Basic or Ultimate) is not required to play,” Square Enix said. “Although the full version of the Xbox series
A 30-day subscription to the game costs $14.99, 90 days at $41.97 and 180 days at $77.94. Xbox Game Pass Core, the cheapest tier, costs $9.99, $24.99 for three months or $59.99 for one year. The cheapest Xbox gamers can play Final Fantasy 14 for $17.98 per month if they choose the longest subscription at once. Xbox players will pay $24.98 if they want to pay for both monthly.
PlayStation players do not need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play Final Fantasy 14, leaving many fans confused as to why an associated Xbox subscription is required. PC gamers need no additional subscription.
“A stunning decision,” said Super-On. Reset epoch. “Xbox will be the only platform where you have to pay online and have a game subscription to play.” Yum also shared: “Greedy move. You don’t have time to take advantage of a Game Pass subscription while playing an MMO.”
The blog post confirmed that the game will be fully released on Xbox after the open beta ends, but gave no indication of when it would be released.
9 in our review of the game’s latest expansion. IGN said: “Final Fantasy 14’s Endwalker expansion satisfactorily concludes its longest story and cements its place as one of the best Final Fantasy stories of all time.”
Ryan Dinsdale is a freelance reporter for IGN. He would talk about The Witcher all day.
