Greetings, everyone!
Please use this thread to ask any specific questions you may have regarding pre-ordering Stormblood or the Collector's Edition! We'll do our best to answer them!
If you haven't already, check out the unboxing and pre-order information thread that contains images, video and a brief FAQ.
[EU]Stormblood pre-orders are now live on the European Square Enix Online Store!
We’ve also compiled some frequently asked questions right here:
You must complete certain quests from the Patch 3.5 series before you can head to Ala Mhigo.Will I be able to head to Ala Mhigo once I buy the expansion?
You will be able to accept the quest to unlock red mage regardless of quest progression as long as your character has a level 50 Disciple of War or Magic class/job.Will I be able to become a red mage once I buy the expansion?
You will need to purchase both the Windows and PS4 versions of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood. If you would like the exclusive bonus items from the Collector’s Edition, you can get them from either the Windows or PS4 version, assuming they are linked to the same service account.I play on Windows and PS4. What do I need to purchase?
Stormblood must be installed to access the new areas. When switching to a platform that doesn’t have Stormblood installed, make sure not to log out in one of the new areas as it will not be possible to log in. You will have to move to a 2.0 or 3.0 area and then log in again.
Bonus items will be distributed to all characters on a service account. Furthermore, any new characters created on the same service account afterwards will also receive these items.Will the bonus items be distributed to a single character or to all the characters on a service account?
Yes, there will be.Will there be a digital Collector’s Edition upgrade to receive the Collector’s Edition in-game items?
If you would like to play Stormblood together in the early access period, please have them purchase the current all-in-one package, “FINAL FANTASY XIV Online”, and also have them pre-order FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood. (Also, make sure to help them complete the Patch 3.5x series before June.)I have a friend who is considering starting the game and we would like to head over to Ala Mhigo together. What do they need to purchase?
The provisional system requirements will be listed on the pre-order page.Have the system requirements for Stormblood been released yet?
Pre-purchases for Stormblood on Steam will begin in May 2017.When are the pre-orders for Steam going to start?
As of 16th May, an extremely limited number of physical Collector’s Editions of Stormblood have been released for Steam. You can get yours here as long as they’re available http://sqex.to/YCuWill Steam users have an option to get physical copies so we have the chance to get the figurines and such? Will Steam users have the ability to play in the Early-Access release and get the items that are available from that?
*Please note that the registration code included in the physical Collector's Edition of Stormblood for Steam is only compatible with the Steam version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.
On the European Square Enix Online Store, the physical collector’s edition will be either £179.99 or €199.99 depending on your country of residence.[EU]How much will the physical Collector’s Edition cost for EU players?
The physical collector’s edition of Stormblood is exclusive to the Square Enix Online Store in Europe too.[EU]Where can I buy the physical Collector’s Edition in EU?
For PAL territories, pre-orders on the PlayStation Store will commence on Tuesday, 24 January 2017.[EU]When can we pre-order Stormblood (PS4) from the European PlayStation Store?
The physical Stormblood Collector’s Edition is now available in Australia via Ebgames.[ANZ]Will we be getting CE physical edition on the Australian Square-Enix shop? If yes, when can we pre-order?
Here are the links:
PC: http://sqex.to/khV
PS4: http://sqex.to/fd3
*Updated 16th May with information regarding the physical Collector's Edition on Steam