PlayStation® Awards, hosted by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia (SCEJA), is an event that recognizes hit titles released on the PlayStation platform. The “Special Award” was newly-created this year to recognize outstanding titles on the overall combination of the following qualities: Newness, buzz worthiness, influence and performance. This award was given to FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. 

In related news, Square Enix also announced that the start of beta testing for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will coincide with the Japanese release date of the console on February 22nd, 2014. Players across the world with the new console are invited to participate. The official launch date for the PlayStation®4 system version is scheduled for April 2014.

As part of the 11th installment of Producer Letter LIVE, Naoki Yoshida (producer/director) will demonstrate the new PlayStation®4 system version on Saturday, December 14th, 2013. Other featured PLL 11 highlights include: “Wolves’ Den,” “Treasure Hunting,” and “Primal Daily Quest.” content from the major Patch 2.1 update A Realm Awoken, scheduled to be released on Tuesday, 17^th December.

Producer Letter LIVE No. 11 can be viewed via: http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is available now on the PlayStation®3 system and Windows PC.