New Servers upon PS4 release?

I've been waiting for the PS4 release of this game for awhile now and was wondering if there was any information regarding whether or not new servers will be opened to accompany its release.

I love the beta, and as a brand new player I'd ideally like to play on a new server where I'm starting at the same level as everyone else.

I don't see why they wouldn't, although I guess it would come down to population on the existing servers - a lot of PS4 version players will actually be transferring from the PS3 version though so will be existing players who already have characters in the game. Having said though, the PS3/PC version launch had pre-existing characters transferring in to the game (from version 1.0 and Phase 4 of the PS3/PC Beta) and SE added new servers for new players so it is definitely possible.

In any event SE will post information about it on the Lodestone closer to launch of the PS4 version, so it will probably be a while before anything is known for sure.

Yeah I'm pretty sure the PS4 servers are separate datacenters from the actual full game. I'm sure you will be able to change worlds on the official game.

And im pretty sure you will start over. i don't think the beta character is going to carry over.

Like Enkidoh is saying it indeed depends on how much the PS4 release will influence the populations on the existing servers.

I too expect the majority of PS4 players to be PS3 converts, aside from that, if the stories are correct some of the non-legacy worlds have a rather low population at the moment so they might try to funnel the new players there first.

I think they might add a few...but I don't think there would be a huge amount. As the other poster said there are going to be alot of PS3 players like me just switching over...don't know how many "NEW, NEW" players there will be.

If we ever make a mistake is it possible to transfer servers?

Server transfer is possible for a fee. It depends on how many new players PS4 brings in, but I doubt they'll add new servers when they just now feel like they've balanced the economies of legacy and launch servers and some newer servers have a very low population (from what I've read).

If they would add new servers it would be interesting to see how long it would take the players on that server to get up to speed with content though (and read about their struggles with Titan hard all over again). I guess it would be a big disadvantage to play on a server like that.

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Originally Posted by StoneyYoshi

Yeah I'm pretty sure the PS4 servers are separate datacenters from the actual full game. I'm sure you will be able to change worlds on the official game.

And im pretty sure you will start over. i don't think the beta character is going to carry over.

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Phase 1 you are correct but not phase 2

Phase 2 beta test is going to be in public servers. Players will be able to create new characters or use existing characters.
Furthermore the new created characters will carry to official release.

Lodestone - PS4 beta details

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During beta test phase 2, players have the option to participate using pre-existing characters from the Windows and PlayStation®3 versions. Furthermore, testing will be conducted on public Worlds. All newly created characters can be created on a data center and World of your choosing, and will carry over to official service after the beta test has concluded.

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Yes phase 2 of beta that character can be used on the final game release like Thaliss said
Also the PS4 will not have it's own dedicated servers, at least no plans on doing so as of now

The PS4 won't have dedicated servers (except for testing), but apparently SE is anticipating enough new players to be adding some additional servers. Here's an excerpt from a Game Watch interview (as translated by Reinheart):

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Originally Posted by Reinheart

GW: PS4 versions beta test is starting finally on 2/22, are you going to open new servers?

Y: At phase 1 stage, we are going to open up several worlds set specifically for the beta test in Japan.

GW: So these are just test servers, and not actual servers for release?

Y: Yes, these are test servers for the PS4. From phase 2 we will start placing new worlds for the NA/EU DC and Japan DC.
*DC - Data Center

GW: Are you going to move over those several test servers into the real servers?

Y: No, we’re going to wipe the data there so that will be different, but we will probably keep the world names and the test server names.

GW: So that’s going to be the new servers aimed for the PS4 version?

Y: We’ll have to see how successful the beta goes, but we are planning to add at least 2 new worlds for each individual DC. For the PC version we are also going to start sale on Steam soon, so I believe we’ll see more player increase.

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

The PS4 won't have dedicated servers (except for testing), but apparently SE is anticipating enough new players to be adding some additional servers. Here's an excerpt from a Game Watch interview (as translated by Reinheart):

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Thanks Niwashi this is exactly the information I was looking for -- in both subject and content!

Not to get off topic but I was taken aback by this question from the interview:

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Originally Posted by Reinheart

GW: On the PC version we have the breast movement, is this feature also in just like the PC version?

Y: Of course it’ll be in just as is, also it’s still being finalized but the wet effect is also coming in the PS3.

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On my female char in the beta I noticed her breasts bounced as she moved -- which is nice and all don't get me wrong. But is that really a feature worth asking about for an interview like that? o.O

If you mean start on a new world with players from the launch date of the PS4 version then the answer to that is no. You will be given the option to start on the already existing worlds with experienced players of all levels. If you're worried about being taken advantaged of don't be. The world is vast and there is always someone around at your level learning the ropes as well.

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Originally Posted by Elven

If you mean start on a new world with players from the launch date of the PS4 version then the answer to that is no. You will be given the option to start on the already existing worlds with experienced players of all levels. If you're worried about being taken advantaged of don't be. The world is vast and there is always someone around at your level learning the ropes as well.

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According to that Yoshida interview posted above they're currently planning to open 2 new worlds in the NA/EU/JP regions at the start of Beta Phase 2. However, he did say that it would still depend on how successful the beta went, but given that they had to open additional beta servers I think there's a good chance we'll see a couple of new worlds open in about a month.

Considering the Beta was free and everyone has a PS4 with nothing to play on it, I would say that helped with the success of the beta. Besides people can still transfer in on those servers which would basically put the new would be player back to square one. I hope more people play it because that would mean the dev would be worked on even more to offer more content.

I would expect them to block paid transfers to the new worlds for the first few months. Just like how they blocked legacy players from transferring to non-legacy worlds, because allowing transfers would upset the economic/progression balance too much.

So glad I found this thread. I was in the PS4 Beta and loved it. I think its a great game. I was going to buy the CE from steam so I could bring that character over to the PS4. I see that can be done and there is going to be a steam sale SOON. So I am really excited I will pick up the Windows Download CE once the steam sale hits and then the standard edition on PS4.

Thanks to everyone who contributed in this thread folks like me appreciate it.

Yoshiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiida is trolling us!

どうもありがとうございました

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Originally Posted by Valanze

So I am really excited I will pick up the Windows Download CE once the steam sale hits and then the standard edition on PS4.

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If you have (access to) PS3 as well get the PS3 version instead - you can get boxed standard version cheaper than what's 1 month sub worth now - and upgrade to PS4 version for free. You'll get extra 30 days of play included too.

I too am a PS4 player and I have purchased the game ready for launch, I am a total noob to FF except for a few days on the beta phase 1.
so will there be a server on PS4 that will just be new characters as that's what I would be looking to play on


P.S why do we all have the same name on forum naoki yoshida????

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Originally Posted by phatty007

so will there be a server on PS4 that will just be new characters as that's what I would be looking to play on

P.S why do we all have the same name on forum naoki yoshida????

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There will be no "dedicated" PS4 servers - you'll be able to play on any of the current servers together with PS3 and PC players however they might add a few new servers which would be again open to players on all platforms. Even if you'd join some of the more "mature" servers don't worry - there is plenty of players leveling their secondary classes as well as alts there is always enought players at lower level to join.

In regards of the second question - check the calendar ;)

Check ch check ch check ch check it out:

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Beta Test Phase 2
During beta test phase 2, players have the option to participate using pre-existing characters from the Windows and PlayStation®3 versions. Furthermore, testing will be conducted on public Worlds. All newly created characters can be created on a data center and World of your choosing, and will carry over to official service after the beta test has concluded.

Additional Worlds
The following new Worlds will be available at the start of beta test phase 2:

Mana (Japan Data Center)
Shinryu
Aether (NA/EU Data Center)
Jenova
Chaos (NA/EU Data Center)
Zodiark

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