Product Description

Embark on the myriad journeys of an epic in FINAL FANTASY XIV, the revolutionary MMORPG from Square Enix. As denizens of the new and visually stunning realm of Eorzea, players will actively engage in compelling storylines narrated through high-definition, real-time events featuring the players’ own highly personalized and versatile characters. While exploring even the farthest reaches of this magnificent world, adventurers are given the freedom to entirely alter their gameplay experience by simply swapping out equipment, and realize objectives with or without the aid of others. The entire experience is crafted to accommodate the widest variety of play styles—from the lone mercenary with only moments a day to spare, to the legion of comrades campaigning for days on end, and every combination in between. Join players from around the world in an adventure of infinite possibilities. NOTICE: This product requires: (1) an active internet connection; (2) monthly recurring subscription fees; and (3) agreement to certain license and usage terms (available at FINALFANTASYXIV.COM). Currently, children under age 13 are not permitted to play; users 13-17 require parental consent. Users are granted a limited, revocable license only and do not own any data or intellectual property generated during gameplay.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2948 in Video Games
• Brand: Square Enix
• Model: 91016
• Released on: 2010-09-22
• ESRB Rating: Teen
• Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP
• Format: DVD-ROM

Features

• Collector's Edition Content includes the following
• Early Access code! (8 days prior to standard edition)
• FFXIV Game Disc, Behind the scenes DVD, Buddy Pass Insert
• "Right of Passage" voucher, In Game Item, Branded Security Token, and Travel Journal
• Delivered by mail-Personalized and numbered "Right of passage" document

From the Manufacturer

Product Description
Embark on the myriad journeys of an epic in FINAL FANTASY XIV, the revolutionary MMORPG from Square Enix. As denizens of the new and visually stunning realm of Eorzea, players will actively engage in compelling storylines narrated through high-definition, real-time events featuring the players' own highly personalized and versatile characters.

While exploring even the farthest reaches of this magnificent world, adventurers are given the freedom to entirely alter their gameplay experience by simply swapping out equipment, and realize objectives with or without the aid of others. The entire experience is crafted to accommodate the widest variety of play styles-from the lone mercenary with only moments a day to spare, to the legion of comrades campaigning for days on end, and every combination in between.

Join players from around the world in an adventure of infinite possibilities.

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Story The guardian gods and goddesses known as the Twelve watch over the city-states of Eorzea. These tiny nations carved out a history of blood and betrayal, forging and breaking alliances as each warred over territory and sought to impose uncompromising interpretations of their patron deities' will. The fate of the land would, however, soon change. Not fifteen years past, a new threat appeared from the north and east-the mighty Garlean Empire. With its fleets of behemoth airships and warriors brandishing weapons that spewed streams of fire, it crushed Ala Mhigo, the most powerful of the six Eorzean city-states. Galvanized by fear of a common foe, the remaining nations joined in a clandestine alliance. Fortunately, the dreaded invasion never came and an uneasy peace prevailed. Thus it was that Eorzea slipped into the Age of Calm. As the city-states continued to develop regular standing armies, a growing number of mercenaries and hedge knights found themselves without employment. Concerned at the rise in number of armed men and women resorting to acts of villainy to survive, several respected leaders gathered together to form a network of guilds. The guilds provided these lost souls with the chance to utilize their talents for the benefit of themselves and others. Through the foresight and resolve of these leaders a new industry had emerged-and the Age of Adventure had begun. Features A persistent and evolving world with immersive storylines and well-developed characters HD-quality, real-time cutscenes Guild-based activities focused on catering to players with different gaming styles Both quick and extensive gameplay sessions, accessible in solo and group play The freedom to entirely alter the gameplay experience by equipping any of a wide array of weapons and tools in the Armoury System, one of the foundations of the FINAL FANTASY XIV experience and the driving force behind character development A breathtaking musical score by renowned FINAL FANTASY series composer Nobuo Uematsu Contents The FINAL FANTASY XIV Collector's Edition includes: EARLY ACCESS – Play eight days prior to the release of the Standard Edition BEHIND-THE-SCENES DVD – Get an insider look at the making of FINAL FANTASY XIV with exclusive video content, interviews and more in this special documentary DVD SECURITY TOKEN – A FINAL FANTASY XIV branded Security Token used in addition to your regular password TRAVEL JOURNAL – Record your travels in this beautifully bound journal filled with pages of never-before-seen concept art RIGHT OF PASSAGE – Redeem a voucher to receive your fully personalized right of passage certificate, each stamped with a unique serial number FREE GAMEPLAY – Free gameplay for 30 days BUDDY PASS – Invite a friend to play free for 30 days GAME DISC GAME MANUAL