If ever there was a video which showed how much a game can change, it's the video that's at the end of this news post. It details the changes between Final Fantasy XIV in Alpha and Final Fantasy XIV in Beta.

Those with an observant eye will instantly notice that the lighting has been dramatically altered in the Beta. Areas which initially looked quite bright now have much more character. Changes have also been made to the textures, as the floor definitely looks more detailed.

Hopefully Square Enix can make even more changes to the game before its apparent 2010 release on the PS3 and PC.