When was FINAL FANTASY XIV Online originally released?
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Q.When was FINAL FANTASY XIV Online originally released?
A.Final Fantasy XIV Online was originally released on September 30, 2010 for Windows PC, with the PlayStation 3 version following in March 2011. It was later rebuilt as A Realm Reborn in 2013, with ARR arriving on Steam in 2014.
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Final Fantasy XIV Online was originally released on September 30, 2010 for Windows PC, with the PlayStation 3 version arriving in March 2011. This initial PC date is documented by contemporary coverage, which noted the PC launch on September 30, 2010 and the PS3 delay until 2011. GameSpot coverage Kotaku report provide those particulars.
After a highly publicized rocky launch, Square Enix undertook a complete overhaul and re-released the game as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. ARR officially launched on August 27, 2013 for both PC and PlayStation 3, marking a fresh start for the title. This date is confirmed by major outlets and the official PlayStation blog, which highlighted the ARR launch window and date. PlayStation Blog Destructoid coverage also corroborate the August 27, 2013 date.
The ARR edition later found a wider distribution on Steam, with a February 18, 2014 release date for the revamped title. FFXIV ARR Steam release note confirms the February 18, 2014 milestone.
