Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn beta test roadmap is here!

Official roadmap for FFXIV: A Realm Reborn beta test has been released! Download it here: click!

Some highlights:

• Beta test will begin mid February-2013 and will be divided into four phases
• Beta Tester Application Site will go live early January 2013; everyone will be able to apply, even who doesn't have a FFXIV 1.0 or Square Enix account yet
• Phases #3 and #4 will be available to PlayStation 3 users as well
• Players in possession of a Square Enix Members code that came bundled with Final Fantasy XIII will be given priority for the PlayStation 3 Beta Test
• FFXIV 1.0 Legacy account holders will qualify as testers from phase #1
• All FFXIV 1.0 account holders will qualify as testers from phase #3, and own 1.0 characters may be used
• Phase #4 is scheduled to be an open beta; characters created during this phase will be carried over to the official release

Also, don't forget that: "Version 1.0 service account holders will be able to download the commercial ARR client free of charge" but "Those wishing to play on PlayStation 3 are required to purchase a copy of the game for that system".