Understanding Game Pass: The Xbox will receive Final Fantasy 14 this year, which raises the matter of Game Pass. PlayStation 5 users can play online without PlayStation+, but not everywhere. To play Dawntrail, one of the best MMOs, on Xbox Series X/S later this year, players need to know if they need a secondary subscription.
This is particularly critical because the open beta for Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox One commences later this week. Before delving into this enormous MMORPG, Internet users should be aware of the minimum requirements for their consoles. Here is everything you need to know about the FF14 Game Pass.
Does Xbox require a Game Pass to play Final Fantasy 14?
Presenting details on the upcoming #FFXIV @Xbox Series X|S Open Beta Test!
📆 Wednesday, February 21 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) / 8:00 (GMT)
⚠️ Test only available for new playersLearn more about how to participate! 🎮 https://t.co/a9i4BtRfte pic.twitter.com/57S3SMt0P6
— FINAL FANTASY XIV (@FF_XIV_EN) February 5, 2024
Yes. Square Enix confirmed in their post regarding the Xbox Open Beta that players will require a Game Pass for the full release of Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox. To access the complete release after the Dawntrail expansion launches later this year, players must subscribe to Microsoft’s service. Although there has undoubtedly been a lot of anger among gamers over this, Microsoft decided in the end.
Online multiplayer games on Xbox consoles require an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription, except for free-to-play titles. To access online play on your console, you must have a Game Pass subscription if the game in question demands one. This is crucial, as Final Fantasy 14 is only available online on Xbox.
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The previous subscription service, Xbox Live, was essentially incorporated into the current subscription, which is logical. The system has not made any adjustments since the days of Xbox 360, when playing Final Fantasy 11 on the platform required Xbox Live. However, some aficionados are disappointed that the PlayStation 5 version of the game does not require it.
But that is not entirely negative. Later this week, participation in the Open Beta will exempt you from maintaining a Game Pass subscription for Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox. Furthermore, during the free trial period, there is no obligation to subscribe to either the Square Enix or Microsoft service.
The year 2024 holds significant potential for Final Fantasy 14, specifically about the Dawntrail expansion. Traveling to a new land in pursuit of relaxation will present players with three additional tasks to complete. The Xbox version will be released concurrently with Dawntrail in 2024.
