According to FF14-Fan, Twitter has been abuzz (atweet?) with reports of receiving invites for the second phase of the alpha since 4:20 PM Japanese time. Some tweets have stated that PS3 invites have gone out, as well.
How likely is it that these tweets are legit? Well, according to this week's interview in Dengeki PlayStation, the second phase of alpha is not that far off. They make no mention of the PS3 invites, but it is safe to say that the number of PC users taking part in the alpha test is about to increase.
EU alpha test invite e-mail
We would first like to express our appreciation for your interest in FINAL FANTASY XIV, and thank you for your application. It is our pleasure to inform you that you have been selected for the role of FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Tester.
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Requested testing platform: Windows PC Game Login: Your Square Enix Account Login/Password Tester Site ID/Password: Your Square Enix Account Login/Password
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Applicants selected as testers will be eligible to participate with the beginning of the second stage of the Alpha Test. We hope that you will continue to assist us in improving the game through out the entirety of the Alpha and Beta Tests.
* To PlayStation 3 Version Applicants: This test phase will deal only with the Windows version of the software. Details regarding the test schedule for the PlayStation 3 version will be released by email at a later date. If possible, we still ask and encourage you to take part in the testing on a Windows PC.
To begin testing, please follow the below steps:
(1)Log in to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Tester Site Announcements, a play guide, client download, and other important information related to the testing process will all be posted on theTester Site.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Tester Site: https://dev-eu.ffxiv.com
* The official testers’ site will become available for login on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
(2)Update your user name User names on the Tester Site are generated randomly. To change your user name, please navigate to the "Edit Profile" page from the Tester Site's main menu.
(3)Check the forum The Tester Site will be home to a forum set up for the exclusive use of testers.
The forum will primarily be for announcements regarding updated content and test schedules, but will also be used for posting bug reports and bulletins, opinions and recommendations concerning test items, and general tester discussion. For further details on any of these topics, please navigate to "Forum" > "Play Guide" > "Read Me."
(4)Download the client The FINAL FANTASY XIV client will be distributed via download. Please see the "Download" section of the Tester Site for more information.
Reporting Bugs There is no need for those chosen in this round of tester selection to submit bug reports. Instead, we ask that you focus your efforts on providing feedback regarding the game content and balance.
Requests and Precautions
- To allow for optimal improvements to game systems and balance, testers are asked to actively submit any opinions or feedback they may have.
- The release of information pertaining to the Alpha Test to sources other than the Tester Site forum is strictly prohibited. Schedules for the public release of information will be announced at a later date. Until then, all information should be treated as confidential.
- Announcements will continually be posted under the "Forum" section of the Tester Site. Please be sure to check periodically for updates.
- The software used during the Alpha Test is under development, and may differ significantly from the commercial release.- Please be aware that there are no plans to transfer Alpha Test character data to the official release of the game.
- Please visit the Square Enix Support Centre for any further questionsor concerns: http://support.eu.square-enix.com/
Square Enix greatly appreciates your cooperation and dedication to making FINAL FANTASY XIV a more enjoyable game.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Site http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/
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SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Operations Department
*This e-mail address is used exclusively for sending only. Please note that any replies to this message will not be answered.*If you are unsure why you are receiving this notification, please contact the Square Enix Support Centre.
Source: FFXIVCORE
How likely is it that these tweets are legit? Well, according to this week's interview in Dengeki PlayStation, the second phase of alpha is not that far off. They make no mention of the PS3 invites, but it is safe to say that the number of PC users taking part in the alpha test is about to increase.
EU alpha test invite e-mail
We would first like to express our appreciation for your interest in FINAL FANTASY XIV, and thank you for your application. It is our pleasure to inform you that you have been selected for the role of FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Tester.
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Requested testing platform: Windows PC Game Login: Your Square Enix Account Login/Password Tester Site ID/Password: Your Square Enix Account Login/Password
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Applicants selected as testers will be eligible to participate with the beginning of the second stage of the Alpha Test. We hope that you will continue to assist us in improving the game through out the entirety of the Alpha and Beta Tests.
* To PlayStation 3 Version Applicants: This test phase will deal only with the Windows version of the software. Details regarding the test schedule for the PlayStation 3 version will be released by email at a later date. If possible, we still ask and encourage you to take part in the testing on a Windows PC.
To begin testing, please follow the below steps:
(1)Log in to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Tester Site Announcements, a play guide, client download, and other important information related to the testing process will all be posted on theTester Site.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Tester Site: https://dev-eu.ffxiv.com
* The official testers’ site will become available for login on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
(2)Update your user name User names on the Tester Site are generated randomly. To change your user name, please navigate to the "Edit Profile" page from the Tester Site's main menu.
(3)Check the forum The Tester Site will be home to a forum set up for the exclusive use of testers.
The forum will primarily be for announcements regarding updated content and test schedules, but will also be used for posting bug reports and bulletins, opinions and recommendations concerning test items, and general tester discussion. For further details on any of these topics, please navigate to "Forum" > "Play Guide" > "Read Me."
(4)Download the client The FINAL FANTASY XIV client will be distributed via download. Please see the "Download" section of the Tester Site for more information.
Reporting Bugs There is no need for those chosen in this round of tester selection to submit bug reports. Instead, we ask that you focus your efforts on providing feedback regarding the game content and balance.
Requests and Precautions
- To allow for optimal improvements to game systems and balance, testers are asked to actively submit any opinions or feedback they may have.
- The release of information pertaining to the Alpha Test to sources other than the Tester Site forum is strictly prohibited. Schedules for the public release of information will be announced at a later date. Until then, all information should be treated as confidential.
- Announcements will continually be posted under the "Forum" section of the Tester Site. Please be sure to check periodically for updates.
- The software used during the Alpha Test is under development, and may differ significantly from the commercial release.- Please be aware that there are no plans to transfer Alpha Test character data to the official release of the game.
- Please visit the Square Enix Support Centre for any further questionsor concerns: http://support.eu.square-enix.com/
Square Enix greatly appreciates your cooperation and dedication to making FINAL FANTASY XIV a more enjoyable game.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Site http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/
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SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Operations Department
*This e-mail address is used exclusively for sending only. Please note that any replies to this message will not be answered.*If you are unsure why you are receiving this notification, please contact the Square Enix Support Centre.
Source: FFXIVCORE