Final Fantasy XIV will be released worldwide on the PC on September 30th 2010, with the PS3 version coming in March 2011. People purchasing the PC collector's edition will be able to play from September 22nd 2010. The game will cost £8.99/€12.99/$12.99 per month with additional characters costing £2.10/€3/$3 per month. Each account comes with one free Retainer, with additional ones for sale at £0.70/€1/$1. These retainers act like mules that can stay logged in when you aren't and sell your items, or for storage.
The collectors edition of the game comes with the following items:
* 6 days early access to the servers
* 30 day free trial period
* Behind the scenes DVD
* Security Token
* FFXIV tumbler
* Map of Eorzea
* Travel Journal featuring concept art
* A special pass allowing a friend to play for a short period of time
* Onion Helm in-game item
Players who received FFXIII campaign codes will be able to obtain an item called Asuran Armguards, which improves the effectiveness of tools.
The Onion Helm:
Alchemist
