Final Fantasy XIV is, like its predecessor Final Fantasy XI, an Online MMORPG. The player creates a character of one of the 5 species (Hyur, Miqo'te, Elezen, Lalafell and Roegadyn) to explore the World of Eorzea.

Players who got the Collector's Edition on its release date can not only enjoy the game a week before the regular release, but get a few bonuses too: A behind-the-scenes DVD, a travel journal, a security token, in game items, a buddy pass code + a "Right of Passage" voucher.