"Final Fantasy 14 Xbox Open Beta Requires Game Pass Subscription"

Final Fantasy 14 is coming to Xbox Series X/S, but players will need an Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription in addition to the game's monthly fee, costing a minimum of $18 and a maximum of $32 per month. This is unusual as Microsoft removed subscription requirements for free-to-play multiplayer games, and PlayStation players have not needed a subscription to play. The open beta for the Xbox version starts on February 21, with the full release expected before the summer expansion.