Comments from the Devs

[Cassalot]

Updating two clients, two different computers on the same internets sure is laggy as hell.

[Charismatic]

We get it, you like Fievel's penis.
No one cares.

[miokomioko]

Q: Does the PS4 version come with its own special in-game items?
A: No. We don't want to discourage customers to buy the PS3 version or force customers to buy the PS4 version for the sake of items.

This guy. I like this guy.

[Cassalot]

lolwhat

[SamanosukeShiva]

beta client if anyone needs it.

http://gdl.square-enix.com/ffxiv/download/beta/ffxivsetup.exe

[Waraji]

WHOA Whoa there Copernicus!

[Cutriss]

[11006][20641][20643]

Square, cut this shit out.

[bluefan]

So alls I gotta do now is wait for the email...come on SE, just send them already. It's technically Wednesday in Japan already!

[Rocl]

WHOA Whoa there Copernicus!

EYYYYYYYYYYY COPERNICS YOU THERE WITH YOUR SHIRT

[Izzy]

[11006][20641][20643]

Square, cut this shit out.

Yeah, they need to get a handle on that shit before release.

[Lucavi]

Just got my beta email.

[Jaxzer]

When will the PS3 beta client be released?

[bluefan]

/received email from SE
/squeels
/reads email

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/20...10-d5anw6d.png

[Stanislaw]

1:07:20 in, ARC gets hit with an Eruption even though he's out of the circle <_<; (not very far, but still)

... Fuck, I just rewatched this part because I did not want to believe it. It's also pretty far imo.

I wonder if jumping does not update your position until you land, and that's why she got hit. Pretty sure Warcraft worked this way during Vanilla/BC but I can't remember right now

After looking through 2ch I think I found a semi-official confirmation as to why this was the case through this tweet made by Foxclon (Toshio Murouchi). In it he's replying to a question to why his microphone volume was so low during the Live Letter, and he answers by saying that he couldn't listen to the feedback because the E3 internet is absolute crap.

I'm no expert, but... with so many games connected to the internet nowadays, I suppose it isn't that far-fetched of a theory to blame it to E3's overloaded internet? *shrug*

We'll see in the coming days I guess.

[Cayos]

Is PS3 in this test?

And if so, has anyone gotten a beta invite regarding PS3?

[Izzy]

Version 1.0 did not meet the high standards expected of a FINAL FANTASY title, and for that we offer our sincerest apologies. We will continue to work together with the FFXIV: ARR community to ensure a high quality gaming experience in the future.

It still amazes me that any SE project can be this humble about something they created. A statement like this would have NEVER happened before ARR.

[Jinfire]

No beta email for me. Im a non legacy 1.0 player. I got an email mentioning beta and stuff but when I log onto the launcher it asks me for a beta code which I havent gotten yet.

[Headspace]

no email

[Sigmakan]

Pretty sure if you have 1.0 you can do this beta. Dont even need a code. Thats how the email seems to be worded.

More than two years have passed since the decision was made to replace FINAL FANTASY XIV (hereafter referred to as Version 1.0) with an entirely new game, and we are pleased to inform you of the upcoming release of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.

About FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (hereafter referred to as FFXIV: ARR) features an all new game engine, server structure, battle system, user interface, and a completely redesigned world. Now that development is nearly complete, official service will begin on August 27, 2013.
All players who purchased Version 1.0 will be able to download the client for FFXIV: ARR free of charge. For more information on the various changes in FFXIV: ARR, please proceed to the official website.


FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Site (http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/ )
Beta Testing

FFXIV: ARR is currently in the beta testing stage, with plans to begin the third phase of testing on June 14, 2013. All players who hold a service account from Version 1.0 have been granted access to the beta test.

We welcome all players from Version 1.0 to download the beta client and see the myriad changes in FFXIV: ARR.

* Additional information regarding how to participate in the beta test will be sent at a later date.

The Lodestone

After phase 3 begins on June 14, 2013, players will also be granted access to The Lodestone regardless of service account status.

Players can use the Lodestone to determine the world their Version 1.0 character has been transferred to, as well as check the status of former linkshells and contact friends from Version 1.0.

Transitioning to FFXIV: ARR from Version 1.0

For those interested in playing FFXIV: ARR, information regarding the transition from Version 1.0, including the establishment of regional data centers, has been compiled on the Lodestone.

Please review the details of the new regional data centers and world transfers.

Furthermore, a two week "Welcome Back Campaign" will be held following the start of official service, allowing players from Version 1.0 to enjoy FFXIV: ARR free of charge for a limited time. We hope you will take this opportunity to play the game and experience FFXIV: ARR.

Version 1.0 did not meet the high standards expected of a FINAL FANTASY title, and for that we offer our sincerest apologies. We will continue to work together with the FFXIV: ARR community to ensure a high quality gaming experience in the future.

[Jehr]

Was the email only to 1.0 players or was it a PS3 beta email as well?

EDIT:
Reading that email might of answered my question. Looks like it was aimed soley at 1.0's. Hopefully PS3 emails go out soon..