Final Fantasy XIV release date announced for the PC

Square Enix has announced that its highly anticipated MMO RPG game, Final Fantasy XIV, will be releasing worldwide on September 30 for Windows PC. The PS3 version of the game will be released in March, 2011. The Beta phase for the Windows version will begin in early July 2010.

In addition to the release date, a collector’s edition has been announced for the PC version, available in Europe September 22, offering early access and a host of goodies.

PC Collector’s Edition includes:

EARLY ACCESS – Play a few days prior to the release of the PC Standard Edition

BEHIND-THE-SCENES DVD – Get an insider look at the making of FINAL FANTASY XIV with exclusive video content, interviews and more in this special documentary DVD

SECURITY TOKEN – A FINAL FANTASY XIV branded Security Token used in addition to your regular password

ADVENTURERS BRANDED TUMBLER – Carry a small piece of Eorzea around with you with this branded tumbler

MAP OF EORZEA – A detailed map showing the key areas of Eorzea, essential for the committed traveller

TRAVEL JOURNAL – Record your travels in this journal filled with pages of never-before-seen concept art

FREE GAMEPLAY – 30-day free gameplay

GUEST PASS – Invite a friend to play free for a limited time

A 30 day free-trial to the game. Players who purchase the special edition will also receive a friend code allowing a friend to play the MMORPG for a limited time.

Square Enix has announced the subscription fee will be £8.99 GBP with additional characters costing users £2.10 GBP a month. A total of eight characters can be registered to a single account.

UPDATE:
Square Enix has also released the system requirement for the game,