To celebrate the launch of Square Enix's long awaited and upcoming re-imagining of Final Fantasy XIV, the company will be hosting a special launch event at this year's Pax Prime.

The event will be scheduled from August 30th to September 1st and features opening remarks from the development team, including Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, Sound Director Masayoshi Soken and Localization Lead Michael-Christopher Koji Fox. Afterward, members of the development team will host a special autograph session for fans. Those who attend will also have a chance to play Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's battle components and compete for prizes.

Finally, when attendees first enter, they will be entered into a swag raffle drawing and winners will be announced via Twitter (@FF_XIV_EN). The location and full event schedule has been posted below:

WHEN

Friday August 30

3:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

(Developer remarks begin at 4 p.m.*)

Saturday August 31 and

Sunday September 1

11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

(Developer remarks begin at noon*)

*Schedule subject to change

WHERE

Red Lion Hotel, Seattle Ballroom

1415 Fifth Avenue

Seattle, WA 98101