Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be released on PS3 and PC on August 27, 2013. Square Enix also detailed the game’s monthly subscription fee, collector’s edition and pre-order bonuses.

With mmo developers beginning to move away from monthly fees, it may come as surprise that some that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will be a pay to play game. According to Square Enix the monthly fee will start at £7.69/€10.99.

The Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Collector’s Edition will include:

Collector’s box designed by Yoshitaka Amano, legendary FINAL FANTASY artist

• 80-page “Art of Eorzea” hardcover art book featuring never-before-seen concept art.
• “The Waning of the Sixth Sun,” a special bonus video disc that takes a cinematic look at the events that led up to the realm being reborn.
• “Sounds of Eorzea” album that features musical scores by renowned FINAL FANTASY series composers.
• Five collectable character art cards.
• A FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn-branded security token to secure user accounts.
• In-game bonus items: Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Coeurl Mount and Behemoth Barding.

If you decide to pre-order the standard or Collector’s Edition of the game you will receive the following:

• Early Access: Access the game servers ahead of the official launch. Get your head start and make your mark in the realm of Eorzea!
• Cait Sith Doll Minion: On sabbatical from Shinra Inc. and looking for adventure, Cait Sith will join your party as a non-combat pet.
• Mog Cap: Show your love of FINAL FANTASY and strut around the world of Eorzea in this Moogle themed hat. Kupo!

To go along with today’s announcement, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Producer & Director, Naoki Yoshida, had the following to say.

“It gives me great pleasure to announce the release date of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.

It has been a long road from the game’s inception to the beta, but thanks to your fervent support and invaluable feedback, the world of Eorzea will soon complete its journey of rebirth.

We have endeavoured to make the game affordable so that adventurers will be able to experience the vibrant world of Eorzea. We have also prepared a collector’s edition version of the game, which includes a veritable assortment of premium items.

The new adventure begins on 27th August, 2013. I hope to see you all then!”

If you wish to learn more information about the pre-order bonuses, monthly fee, Collector’s Edition and more, visit the Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn product page.