Final Fantasy XIV coming to PlayStation 4 in 2014

Transfer your account from the PlayStation 3 version.

At Sony’s E3 press conference, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn would come to PlayStation 4. Today, the publisher has revealed a 2014 release date.

Players who purchase the PlayStation 3 version of the game will be able to “smoothly transition” their game accounts to the PlayStation 4 version.

“The heart of everything we’re working towards is enabling players and their friends to experience their own rich Final Fantasy adventure,” said Naoki Yoshida, producer and director. ”The deeply integrated social capabilities of the PS4 will make it a natural home for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. The team and I are thrilled to continue our adventure on the next generation gaming platform, and we hope that you’ll join us!”

The PlayStation 3 and PC versions of Final Fantasy XIV will launch on August 27.

Watch a new trailer below.