Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is expected to launch early next year and Square Enix is beginning to roll out gameplay footage of the game’s alpha version to show fans how development is progressing.

The latest gameplay video showcases the beautiful sights and sounds of the redesigned city-state of Gridarnia. The game appears to be running smoothly and the spruced up environments successfully convey the visual flair of past Final Fantasy titles.

Take a look below:

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is currently slated for a 2013 release on PC and PS3.

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