We have news about the last few days of beta phase 3 -- including an end date. After that: open beta, headstart and launch.
from the Beta forums: http://forum.square-enix.com/ARR-Test/threads/77221-Beta-Test-Phase-3-Schedule-%2807-08-2013%29?p=934710#post934710
I've listed some high points below; you can also see some details on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/comments/1hurjo/p3_week_5_schedule_july_10_2013_wednesday_200_am/
Dates and Times (PDT)
- July 10, 2013 (Wednesday), 2:00 a.m. to July 15 (Monday), 2:00 a.m.
Phase 4
- Beta test phase 3 will conclude on Monday, July 15th. The beta test phase 4 schedule will be announced at a later time.
Beta 3 character wipes confirmed
- All character data will be deleted at the end of beta test phase 3. Although character data from Version 1.0 will also be deleted, data from the final save on October 31, 2012 will be transferred again at the beginning of beta test phase 4.
We'll need to download a new client for open beta (and beyond)
- The client for beta test phase 3 cannot be used for beta test phase 4 or official service. Please delete the client at the end of this beta test phase.
» Edited on: 2013-07-08 07:16:58