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FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn PlayStation®4 Upgrade Campaign

Users currently playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn on PlayStation®3 are eligible to upgrade to the PlayStation®4 version starting April 11, 2014.

* Purchase of the PlayStation®4 version is not required to upgrade. Please be aware that after transferring to the PlayStation®4 you will be unable to play using your current copy of the PlayStation®3 version.
* Please note that after completion, the upgrade process cannot be undone.
* Users may upgrade free of charge via the Mog Station.
* Users must first register the PlayStation®3 version to their FINAL FANTASY XIV service account before upgrading.
* Upon completing the upgrade process, a PlayStation®4 system will be required to play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.
* All FINAL FANTASY XIV service account data including characters and in-game items will be carried over upon upgrading to the PlayStation®4 version.
* Users who wish to play on both the PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 must purchase a separate copy of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn for the PlayStation®4.
* The upgrade campaign will be offered from April 11, 2014 until December 31, 2014.
It would be an absolute terrible decision to allow us to upgrade, and then not let us play until Monday. There's no way what you heard is true.