Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn Launches In August With Collector's Edition

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has a release date. The game will launch worldwide on PC and PlayStation 3 on August 27th. Both a regular and a limited collector’s edition of the game will be available at launch, and Square have announced details for the North American release.

Let’s start with details of the regular edition:

PlayStation 3 (Package) $39.99Windows (Package) $29.99Windows (Digital Download) $29.99PlayStation 3 (Digital Download) Details to be announced later

And now, the limited collector’s edition version pictured above, which will come with a bunch of bonus items included:

PlayStation 3 (Package) $79.99Windows (Package) $69.99Windows (Digital Download) $49.99

The collector’s edition will include the following items:

A limited edition box featuring art by Yoshitaka Amano

A Collector's Edition exclusive box featuring an illustration by famed FINAL FANTASY artist Yoshitaka Amano.

The Art of Eorzea – A Realm Reimagined art book

This art book features a host of artwork made for the development of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn by Art Director Akihiko Yoshida and his team of artists.

The Waning of the Sixth Sun ' Bonus Disc

Witness the dawn of the Seventh Umbral Era that brought destruction to the realm of Eorzea' This special video offers a deeper understanding of the world of A Realm Reborn by showcasing the journey that the 'Warriors of Light' embarked upon as they headed towards the Seventh Umbral Era.

In-game items

Helm of Light, Coeurl mount, Behemoth-themed Chocobo armour and a Baby Behemoth minion. More details available here.

5 Exclusive Art cards

Five art cards featuring stunning, highly detailed CG art brought to life by Square Enix Visual Works.

The Sounds of Eorzea – Special Soundtrack

This Collector's Edition exclusive soundtrack features beautiful music from the cities and fields of Limsa Lominsa, Ul'dah and Gridania where many adventurers are sure to spend their time.

Themed Security Token

Rest easy knowing that your Square Enix account is secure with a uniquely designed security token. More details available here.

You can find images of all of the above bonus items on this page. Additionally, if you played Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0, Square recommend reading these links for the U.S. and for Europe.

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