Square Enix has announced that the first update patch, version 2.1, for Final Fantasy XIV will be arriving on the 17th December.
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The 2.1 update for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be arriving on the 17th December, and Square Enix has made a developer post detailing how the new housing feature will work.
Square Enix has listed Final Fantasy VIII in Steam's registry before but pulled it once it was spotted. However there's movement in the registry again as Square has updated FF VIII with regional purchase options. When a publisher or studio goes to these lengths a release is almost assured. Could it be purchased in 'restricted countries'? Yes, so cheer up Russia and former Soviet Bloc.
After returning to the Steam registry yesterday, Square Enix has officially released Final Fantasy VIII on Steam, optimized for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8.
Square Enix has announced that the company will be celebrating the 11th anniversary of Final Fantasy XI with two new "Return Home to Vana'diel" campaigns, along with a December update.
A new Final Fantasy XIV patch has been released, featuring plenty of new content to keep fans of the re-branded Square Enix MMO busy through winter. As well as a new Aesthetician NPC who can provide your character with new hairstyles, Patch 2.1 – A Realm Awoken-adds a new PVP arena and The Crystal Tower, a 24-player dungeon.
If you're a lapsed player yet to try out the latest patch 2.1 for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn then it's your lucky... two days. This weekend's free login event will give eligible players a chance to check out the new content without a subscription.
Square Enix is hosting a two-part special stream event this weekend starting Saturday, January 25th, at 4:00 AM PST. It's their 12th instalment in their 'Letter from the Producer LIVE' series for FFXIV. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida and other developers will be involved, and there'll be previews of upcoming Patch 2.2 content for the MMO. Yoshida-san will be taking community questions.
The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has come to Steam as Square Enix officially launch it on the digital platform. A special promotion is in effect for US and EU users with 50% off all editions. This little deal will run from now until Tuesday, February 25th. Then Square likely wants you spending time with Eidos Montreal's Thief which releases the same day in the US.
The Final Fantasy series, outside of MMOs, hasn't been visiting the PC space much. There's the occasional HD-remake that strikes out on desktops but major modern instalments have all stuck to console. That could very likely change, according to Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase. Final Fantasy XIII was built on PC but then later ported, as Square was 'unsure of PC'.
Square Enix has set loose over 650 MB of patch 2.16 on MMO Final Fantasy XIV, adding a number of UI changes, as well as expanding the company profile of 'free companies', i.e. guilds or clans. There have been many smaller tweaks and polishings throughout the MMO, and groups may now 'ready check' for battle. The studio has posted a rather lengthy changelog.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn received its latest patch today, Through the Maelstrom, which packs in various new dungeons, events and storylines.
Publisher Square Enix is discounting a number of PC titles with Steam keys through their digital storefront this weekend in celebration of the Easter holiday. A bunch get their price tags halved, including Thief. There's also Tomb Raider GOTY edition, The Last Remnant, Final Fantasy VIII, Hitman: Absolution and even Urban Chaos. Each use Steamworks to deliver the goods.
While there hasn't been an official report yet, Square Enix has revised up their net sale projection for the fiscal year now passed. It has exceeded their initial expectations, thanks to stronger sales filling coffers. Strong sales in particular from Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn, the MMO 'rebooted'. What helped too was "favorable sales" from Tomb Raider and Thief.
Square Enix has announced a PC version of JRPG Final Fantasy III is soon to arrive on Steam bringing with it "new and improved 3D visuals" and story sequences, with Trading Cards and Achievements. The 1990 RPG was the first in the long-running series to sell over a million copies, and first reached Europe in 2007 as a 3D remake for Nintendo DS. Now it's heading for Steam.
Square Enix are celebrating the 12th anniversary of the launch of Final Fantasy XI by bringing a huge new update to the long-running MMO. Players can expect new weapons, new missions, a new campaign and more.
Square Enix's slightly confusing approach to releasing Final Fantasy games over Steam continues (FFVII, FFVIII...FFIII?), with Final Fantasy III the latest classic title to make it onto Valve's online retail service. Available tomorrow, May 28, the updated version is "optimised for PC gaming with new and improved 3D visuals and story sequences". Square have also added in Steam Trading Card support and new visuals for the game's Job system.
For players wondering why the servers went down last night, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn was in the process of receiving a huge new update patch 2.3, titled Defenders of Eorzea. You should be able to connect once more, and you'll find a bevy of new content waiting for you, including new dungeons, PVP zones, quests and more.
Square Enix has kicked off a free login weekend for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn today, which runs until Monday 21 July and allows players to check out the new Defenders of Eorzea patch 2.3. Rather than a chance for new players to try out the game this is aimed at lapsed subscribers. To be eligible for the event you'll need to have purchased and registered the game before, but currently have an inactive account.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn director Naoki Yoshida answered a lot of questions regarding the game's future in his 'Letter from the Producer' Q&A session yesterday. The biggest news is probably that Square Enix is making good progress with the upcoming, as yet untitled, expansion. Fans will hear more about it at the company's Fan Festival 2014 on October 25.