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The beta includes both offline and online battles, and also features character customization, summons players can use during fights, and several stages from mainline Final Fantasy games. The beta will be open during three different times, with each session featuring a different selection of fighters for players to try out.The beta will be open from January 12 at 6am PT/9am ET/2pm UK (January 13 at 12am AET) to January 15 at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm UK (January 16 at 7am AET). Then again on January 15 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm UK (January 16 at 8am AET) to January 18 at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm UK (January 19 at 7am AET).The final open beta time begins on January 18 at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm UK (January 19 at 8am AET) to January 21 at 1pm PT/4pm ET/9pm UK (January 22 at 7am AET).For more on Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, which features Final Fantasy XV protagonist Noctis as one of its playable characters, check out what comes in the $190 USD Ultimate Collector's Edition . Also be sure to read why we think Square Enix's fighting game is more than just Final Fantasy Smash Bros

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