
Square could easily have forced the Endwalker expansion and PS5 versions into a new paid package here. This is great news for fans of the ongoing world. Well, Square is continuing to support its online Final Fantasy universe right through the PlayStation 5 launch and into year 1.
An Additional “Trust” ally: Estinien Wyrmblood. Secrets Revealed in a New Alliance Raid Series. Expansive new areas, including Garlemald, Thavnair, and the city of Radz-at-Han. Journey to Thavnair, the imperial capital of Garlemald, and even the Moon!. Speaking of which, here are some of the new feature coming alongside Endwalker from Square Enix: The PS5 version will feature significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more! Players whose FFXIV service account has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version may download and play the PS5 Upgrade Version at no extra cost, and any new players on the PS5 can join in the fun through the Free Trial, which lets you play all of A Realm Reborn and Heavensward up through Patch 3.56-two full games worth of content! The full version of the game will be available for purchase following the conclusion of the open beta.Įither way, all owners of the PlayStation 4 version will be able to upgrade to Final Fantasy 14 on PS5 free of charge, not unlike Square Enix did when the game jumped from PS3 to PS4.īut before all of that happens, Square Enix is issuing update 5.5 to the Shadowbringers saga that will bring players and the storyline up to speed before the next mainline expansion, Endwalker, releases later this year.
It is also unclear if the free trial version of the game will net players access to the PS5 beta, but Square did say “new and veteran adventurers will be able to play the full experience” via the PlayStation Blog. While we aren’t sure if when or if the PS4 version will cease to get supported at some point, we know the Final Fantasy 14 on PS5 open beta will be live starting on April 13, 2021. More specifically, the PS5 version of the game will feature a high-resolution interface, quicker load times, and increased frame rates, along with what should be better visuals overall. Square Enix says gamers can expect a series of upgrades that should make loading into the congested regions of the game much faster as well as up the resolution across the board.
Final Fantasy 14 on PS5 has been confirmed.