Thread: Coming in Version 2.0!

What I'm going for with this thread is to try and find every bit of information given out about what features will be added in version 2.0. The purpose of this thread is so that every time the devs give vague answers like "we're planning this for 2.0 or please look forward to this in 2.0" we can hold them accountable. This will also serve (obviously) as a compilation of all the information related to 2.0. This way people can check here before posting a thread about something that has already been mentioned before.

Yoshida's comment regarding Rep posts which contain 2.0 information:

Originally Posted by Naoki_Yoshida

As you may all know, you often found the community reps responding with "In 2.0", or "It will come post 2.0", or "It will come with the release of 2.0"

To clarify, all of these questions/answers go through my approval before it is released to the public. If a certain topic fits one of the criteria listed below, the reps will respond with “it will be implemented” or “it will be fixed.”

• Content that has already implemented in 2.0's server/client
• Content that has their specifications finalized and currently being implemented
• Content that has their specifications finalized and planned to be implemented
• Content that is planned to be implemented in updates after the launch of 2.0

A Realm Reborn (V2.0) Released Information

** Initial V2.0 Announcement Outline **
** Initial V2.0 Announcement System & Content List **
** FFXIV:ARR Beta Version Roadmap **

LEGACY CAMPAIGN

1. Discounted subscription fee of $9.99 per month.
(Includes 8 characters per server, up to 40 characters total across all worlds.)

2. Exclusive in-game chocobo mount.

3. May apply to have your name listed in the version 2.0 credits.

Legacy Program Cut-Off Information

In order to fulfill the requirements for the Legacy Campaign, a player must register his/her copy of the game no later than Thursday, May 31, 2012, and have subscribed for a minimum of 90 days beyond the conclusion of your free trial period.

Please note that as of Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 11:59 p.m. PDT, we suspended the ability to register new accounts and put a hold on recurring subscription fees for the current version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will be able to register new accounts, and subscription fees will resume, at the launch of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn.

Review the details.

Bayohne answers your Legacy FAQs

Originally Posted by Bayohne

Greetings,

Now that everyone has had a chance to look over the information and had some time to digest it, let me try and answer some of the questions that have been popping up!

Regarding the special chocobo mount for Legacy members
There were questions like "what's the difference between our current personal chocobo and the Legacy one?" as well as "So does this mean we can have two? Will they have different features from our current chocobo?" Currently, the only differences will be visual and we're not planning on there being any feature differences (faster run speed, etc.). In version 2.0, we’re planning new chocobo-related content which will allow you to have more than one chocobo.

Regarding the updated subscription plans and the consolidation of service fee/character fees
The big question being "does this mean we get 40 characters for Legacy/Standard and 8 for Entry for the monthly fee?" Yes, that is correct. You will be able to create up to 40 characters (8 per World) with the Legacy/Standard subscription and 8 (1 per World) with the Entry subscription.

The previous model is being done away with and the two separate fees are being consolidated into one monthly fee. As for what this means for the current Retainer and Market Wards, Yoshida touched on it lightly, but mainly we ask that you wait for further details in regards to the changes planned for the in-game systems.

Regarding the eligibility period and notification of eligibility
Even if you start FFXIV fresh today, and have 30-days of free time, you'll still be able to qualify for the Legacy pricing. We're planning announcements so that everyone will know exactly when the cut off timing will be. When it comes to "how will we know for sure if we're in?", we're planning to email the email address associated to your Square Enix account sometime in May. You'll also be able to log in and check your status via the Square Enix account management system.

Keep your questions, comments and feedback coming!

Originally Posted by Bayohne

First and foremost, to help clarify one of the main points of confusion that is popping up:

To be eligible for the Legacy campaign, you must pay for 90 days cumulative between January 6th and the start of version 2.0 beta testing. (As stated in the Legacy Campaign announcement)

Today's announcement was to notify players that the 90-day subscription option will be removed at the end of this month. Since that option may affect how some qualify for Legacy, we listed a few examples in the announcement.

It seems that those may have been unclear, so we prepared a more in-depth FAQ for all.

I have paid for 90 cumulative days of subscription since the start of billing; does that mean I qualify for the Legacy campaign?
Yes. You can confirm your Legacy status using one of three methods:

• We will periodically send out notification emails to those that qualify for the Legacy campaign.
• The Legacy logo will be displayed when logging into the Square Enix Account Management System and visiting the "FINAL FANTASY XIV" service account section found within the "Select Service" menu.
• The Legacy logo will be displayed in the upper left corner of the Character Select screen when logging into the game.

I've paid for 30 cumulative days of subscription since the start of billing, what do I need to do to qualify for the Legacy campaign?
You will need to pay a further 60 days of subscription before the start of the version 2.0 beta test to be able to fulfill the requirements needed to qualify for the Legacy Campaign.

I have paid for 60 cumulative days of subscription since the start of billing, what do I need to do to qualify for the Legacy campaign?
You will need to pay a further 30 days of subscription before the start of the version 2.0 beta test to be able to fulfill the requirements needed to qualify for the Legacy Campaign.

I played before the start of billing and I am no longer in my 30-day Free Trial period. What do I need to do to qualify for the Legacy campaign?
You will need to register a 90-day subscription option to your account before June 30th, 2012 to be able to fulfill the requirements needed to qualify for the Legacy Campaign.

I started playing in May 2012 and I am currently in my 30-day Free Trial period. What do I need to do to qualify for the Legacy campaign?
You will need to register a 90-day subscription option to your account before June 30th, 2012 to be able to fulfill the requirements needed to qualify for the Legacy Campaign.

Hopefully this will clear up any questions that you all might have!

Official Benchmark Program

** "Exploration" Benchmark **

Released Screenshots and Concept Art

** ARR Official Website Screenshots **
** ARR Official Website Concept Art **
** Reinheart Translated Concept Art **
** 'Special Talk Session' Powerpoint slides **
** Producer Letter XXXVII Alpha test screenshots **
** 'Here's to the Night' Blog post screenshots **
** 'NSFW' Blog post, shiva screenshots and concept art **
** 'Chocoback in Black' blog post, behemoth choco barding concept art and screenshot **
** Producer letter XLI Beta version screenshots **
** Producer Letter XLII, More Beta version screenshots **
** Producer Letter XLIII, Even more beta screenshots **
** Screencap from LFTP Live V, Cloud of Darkness, Gligamesh, Cait Sith, and More! **
** 'Do you believe in Magitek' dev blog, Magitek Mount screenshots **
** PAX East 2013, Chocobo costume concept art, and 'Warrior of Light' armor screenshot **
** Colibri pics posted on official FFXIV twitter account **
** Official Site 'Primals and Beastmen' Section, New screenshots of primals and beastmen including Leviathan, Ramuh, and Sahagin **

Released Videos

Trailers

** The Fate of Eorzea **
** A Realm Reborn **
** A New Adventure **
** End of an Era **
** A New Beginning **
** Exploration **

Gameplay

** Character Creation (Alpha) **
** Gridania (Alpha) **
** The Black Shroud (Alpha) **
** The Black Shroud, Part 2 (Alpha) **
** Quests and Combat (Alpha) **
** Gathering and Crafting (Alpha) **
** Levequests and Party Combat (Alpha) **
** Instanced Dungeons (Alpha) **
** A Tour of Eorzea, Part I **
** Developers' Commentary, "Gamepads" **

Letters From the Producer: LIVE!

** LFTP Live! Part I **
** LFTP Live! Part II **
** LFTP Live! Part III **
** LFTP Live! Part IV **
** LFTP Live! Part VI **

Other

** Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary 'Special Talk Session' **

Yoshida Producer Interviews

** Initial V2.0 Announcement Media Tour **
** LFTP Live! III Q&A Session. **
** LFTP Live! IV Q&A Session **
** LFTP Live! V Q&A Session **
** LFTP Live! VI Q&A Session **
** 2013 Media Tour, Gamerescape Interview **
** 2013 Media Tour, JPgames Interview **
** 2013 Media Tour, Nova Crystallis Interview **
** Dualshockers: Naoki Yoshida on FFXIV's past, present, and future **
** Dualshockers NicoNico Chokaigi 2 Event Summary **
** More info from NicoNico Chokaigi 2 courtesy Bluegartr **


Reinheart Translated Interviews

** 1/26/13 - Info from Connect! On March issue by AkiRouscelia **
** 12/28/12 - Game Watch interview by Soukyuu **
** 11/22/12 - Dengeki Interview by Soukyuu **
** 11/22/12 - 4gamer Interview by Soukyuu **
** 11/22/12 - Gamer Interview by Soukyuu **
** 1122/12 - Game Watch Interview by Soukyuu **
** 10/11/12 - Game Watch interview, pt.1 **
** 10/11/12 - Game Watch interview, pt.2 **
** 10/12/12 - Gamer interview **
** 8/21/12 - Gamescon Game Watch interview **
** 8/16/12 - Gamescon 4gamer interview **
** Reinheart transcript of LFTP Live! V **
** 2013 Media Tour - 4gamer interview **
** Reinheart transcript of LFTP Live! VI **


ARR Game Previews and Reviews

** 2013 Media Tour, Gamespot Article **
** 2013 Media Tour, Massively ARR Preview **
** 2013 Media Tour, MMORPG.com preview **
** 2013 Media Tour, IGN preview **
** 2013 Media Tour, ZAM preview **
** 2013 Media Tour, RPGsite preview **
** Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Early Beta – A Seedling of Rebirth (DualShockers) **
** Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Impressions (GamerEscape) **
** Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn Beta Access (ZAM) **
** FFXIV Closed Beta Details REVEALED! (GameBreakerTV) **
** Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn impressions: a stirring turn-around (FinalFantasyN) **
** First Impressions: Final Fantasy XIV's beta phase 1 and 2 (Massively) **

Yoshida Producer Post

• 9/17/12 - V1.0 players' gil reduced to 1/10th current value.
• 9/14/12 - Regarding regional data centers.
• 9/06/12 - In game cathedral where in-game weddings can be performed.
• 7/11/12 - Changes to give each race a sense of uniqueness, including race specific gear.
• 4/13/12 - Yoshida Response to this thread.
  • In 2.0’s Character Creation, you can change female character’s bust _____
  • You can change the length of a Miqo’te's ___
  • Each race will start with its own starting gear
  • Letters and Deliveries will be delivered by the familiar ________
  • Benchmark program is being remade for 2.0
  • When you first play 2.0, the 2D world map is covered and you will have to actually travel to that part of the map to unlock it
  • New characters and primals will be added to the main scenario
• 3/05/12 - Mentioned a feature where gamepad users can freely set up 'shortcut keys'.
• 2/03/12 - Mentioned a feature to select difficulty of instanced content.
• 1/30/12 - Producer Letter XXIV; Mentioned adding more servers for 2.0.

Rep Post

• 2/08/13 - Equipment that accumulates spiritbond will become untradeable.
• 2/08/13 - Mini-map customization options.
• 2/05/13 - Unused v1.0 'buddy passes' will still work for ARR.
• 2/04/13 - Various UI updates.
• 2/01/13 - Additional measures to make NPCs seem more lively, including ambient sounds and wandering NPCs.
• 1/31/13 - 'Significant' changes to behests.
• 1/30/13 - Treasure chests will appear during 'FATE' events.
• 1/29/13 - Female Lalafel will be able to adjust the bust size, and male Lalafel will have special ear customization options.
• 1/28/13 - Gathering points will be unique to your character.
• 1/28/13 - Retainers will be able to perform chores for you such as gathering. (Follow up post)
• 1/25/13 - Arcanist available as a starting class, no need to unlock it.
• 1/23/13 - Update on map marking feature.
• 1/21/13 - Gathering points will have levels instead of 'grades'.
• 1/21/13 - Draw-in and knockback abilities in ARR.
• 1/21/13 - Update on enemy signs and markers. (Follow up post)
• 1/16/13 - Regarding linkshells and free companies in ARR. (Follow up post)
• 1/15/13 - Adjustments to make sending /tells easier.
• 1/11/13 - Can take screenshots at all times, including during cutscenes.
• 1/10/13 - Crossfire/SLI support at ARR launch. (Follow up post)
• 1/09/13 - Name display options.

Past Rep Post

2012

• 12/12/12 - Regarding Add-on developer kit.
• 11/21/12 - Bard song casting animation will involve your character playing a musical instrument. (Follow up post)
• 11/20/12 - Changes and improvements to monster incapacitation.
• 11/20/12 - Possible implementation of 'Mimic' monster.
• 11/20/12 - Some info from Soken regarding BGM in ARR, including chocobo music toggle.
• 11/15/12 - Relic weapons will be upgradeable in the future.
• 11/02/12 - Regarding AoE effects, including graphical range display.
• 10/31/12 - No more 'squat' animation when using actions. (thank god)
• 10/29/12 - Experience points and achievement progress will carry over from v1.0 to ARR.
• 10/26/12 - Rested exp reset in ARR.
• 10/26/12 - Grand Company seals will carry over from v1.0 to ARR.
• 10/24/12 - Free Company reputation system.
• 10/23/12 - Changes to faction leves and faction points reset in ARR.
• 10/19/12 - Endgame loot timer, and token system.
• 10/18/12 - Vanity gear slots.
• 10/18/12 - Dye-able gears can by dyed any color.
• 10/15/12 - Crafting stats easier to understand and crafted seasonal items obtainable from NPC. (Follow up post)
• 10/12/12 - Crafter's name automatically placed on item when it is created.
• 10/10/12 - Aetheryte attunements reset in ARR.
• 10/09/12 - Free company headquarters are no longer instanced areas.
• 10/05/12 - Trophies to display in your Free Company house.
• 10/05/12 - 'Tiered' progression through endgame content.
• 10/04/12 - Update regarding name changes at ARR launch.
• 10/03/12 - Changes to 'smallclothes' (underwear).
• 10/02/12 - Party UI customization options.
• 9/28/12 - Removal of spearfishing. (Follow up post)
• 9/26/12 - Improvements to materia conversion system.
• 9/26/12 - Improvements to HQ food.
• 9/26/12 - Improved launcher including more efficient patch downloader.
• 9/25/12 - Primal weapons still obtainable in ARR.
• 9/24/12 - Regarding 'New Player' servers, and server transfers. (Follow up post)
• 9/18/12 - View your sales status from your house or inn room.
• 9/18/12 - Details on Free Companies.
• 9/18/12 - Removal of arrows. (Follow up post)
• 9/18/12 - 'Dated' items will become uncraftable and untradeable.
• 9/13/12 - FFXIII PS3 v1.0 beta codes will give you selection priority in ARR PS3 beta.
• 9/13/12 - 'Auto'-craft feature which will allow you to craft multiple items at once.
• 9/11/12 - TP no longer generated from auto-attacks, instead TP will regen over time.
• 9/07/12 - The need for grinding monsters to level up 'will basically disappear'.
• 9/04/12 - Visible "mark" on your V2.0 character to show that you participated in V1.0.
• 8/29/12 - Quest tracker UI widget.
• 8/29/12 - More active and 'lively' NPCs.
• 8/29/12 - New types of quests.
• 8/28/12 - New magic casting animations.
• 8/27/12 - Hotbar usability.
• 8/17/12 - UI customization via Add-ons.
• 8/17/12 - Smoother log-in process.
• 8/16/12 - Fall damage and jumping mounts.
• 8/16/12 - Retainer sales history.
• 8/15/12 - Cutscene voice and subtitle options.
• 8/14/12 - No longer need to level multiple crafting classes to acquire 'HQ' abilities.
• 8/13/12 - 'Rare' rewards for solo content.
• 8/13/12 - "Guild bank" feature for free companies.
• 8/07/12 - Display your free company crest on certain gears.
• 8/01/12 - Able to select uncapped FPS in the video settings.
• 8/01/12 - Take screenshots with the UI either hidden or visible.
• 7/30/12 - New camera controls including "rear-view mirror" feature.
• 7/27/12 - Changes to stat points calculations.
• 7/23/12 - Able to open multiple UI windows simultaneously and new method for local leve delivery.
• 7/20/12 - Gathering achievement progress saved and gathering journal.
• 7/19/12 - Distribution of race specific starter gear for current players.
• 7/19/12 - Alternate '/sit' animations.
• 7/17/12 - "Ready check" system.
• 7/12/12 - Cathedral in The Black Shroud, and in-game marriage possible.
• 7/10/12 - Changes to party buff.
• 7/10/12 - UI improvements that ease the process of selling items.
• 7/10/12 - Cancel spells by jumping.
• 7/10/12 - Countermeasures against accidentally turning items into materia.
• 7/09/12 - Possible changes to the concepts of jobs.
• 7/05/12 - Able to change your grand company.
• 7/03/12 - Name change with one-time character reroll at launch (maybe).
• 7/02/12 - Gathering node locator abilities usable on chocobo.
• 7/02/12 - Targeting system improvements.
• 6/29/12 - A command to check how much time you've spent in-game (/playtime).
• 6/29/12 - Able to dye gear multiple times.
• 6/28/12 - System changes to combat RMT.
• 6/28/12 - "Drastic" changes to caravans.
• 6/27/12 - New mounts and camera controls.
• 6/26/12 - Gathering abilities can be used at will.
• 6/25/12 - Must unlock the ability to teleport and return via quest.
• 6/25/12 - Removal of gathering fatigue.
• 6/25/12 - Able to search by character name.
• 6/19/12 - New macro icons and icon search feature.
• 6/18/12 - Inventory sorting features.
• 6/11/12 - Monster actions updated and new actions added.
• 6/08/12 - Direction markers on enemies to make combos easier.
• 6/05/12 - Upgrades to retainers.
• 6/05/12 - Click on the map to teleport.
• 6/04/12 - More UI specifics.
• 5/29/12 - Targeting details.
• 5/15/12 - Music replay feature.
• 5/11/12 - Party UI details.
• 4/26/12 - Achievements for map exploration.
• 4/26/12 - Regarding city-state map changes.
• 4/26/12 - Party search feature replaced with content finder.
• 4/26/12 - Possible restrictions for instanced raids (Level caps, job/class requirement, etc.)
• 4/13/12 - Changes to Parsimony MP cost.
• 4/10/12 - Able to view server status from the game launcher or the Lodestone.
• 4/05/12 - Displaying food effects on the status icon.
• 3/29/12 - Music settings.
• 3/23/12 - Regarding 2.0 UI changes.
• 3/20/12 - More details on summoning primals.
• 3/15/12 - Map markers.
• 3/14/12 - Item "buy back" feature.
• 3/14/12 - Possible changes to crafting/gathering BGM.
• 3/12/12 - Storyline will be easier to understand in 2.0.
• 2/29/12 - Changes to weather effects.
• 2/27/12 - Crafting initiated from recipes rather than materials. (Follow up post.)
• 2/27/12 - New servers at 2.0/PS3 launch.
• 2/24/12 - Materia with same stats will stack.
• 2/21/12 - Spawning of additional gathering nodes.
• 2/21/12 - Hire new genders as retainers.
• 2/21/12 - Designated RP server.
• 2/07/12 - Changes to crafting process.
• 2/07/12 - High level undergarments.
• 2/06/12 - Public test server.
• 2/01/12 - 2.0 Benchmark.
• 2/01/12 - Regarding player housing.
• 2/01/12 - Artifact armor for DoL/H.
• 1/30/12 - Regarding Spanish client.
• 1/30/12 - Regarding FFXIV smart phone app.
• 1/30/12 - Stats for chocobo armor and chocobo battle system similar to FFXII's gambit system.
• 1/27/12 - In-game config settings.
• 1/27/12 - Hair showing with hooded gears.
• 1/25/12 - Face your target during emotes.
• 1/25/12 - Class specific macros.
• 1/23/12 - In-game crafting recipes.
• 1/20/12 - Inventory bags for retainers.
• 1/19/12 - Linking all 3 market wards.
• 1/19/12 - Tutorials.
• 1/19/12 - Equipped gear does not take up inventory space. Dark matter upwards compatible.
• 1/18/12 - Inventory bags.
• 1/17/12 - Changes to enemy markers and signs.
• 1/06/12 - Emotes while riding chocobo.
• 1/05/12 - Retainer UI window. (Tells you if your items sold etc.)
• 1/04/12 - Magitek armor mount.
  

2011

• 12/22/11 - Head gear display options (wear your hood up or down).
• 12/21/11 - One time character reroll at 2.0 launch.
• 12/09/11 - More character creation options.
• 12/07/11 - Toggle Linkshell/Bazaar icons on/off.
• 11/18/11 - Grade 5 dark matter can repair lower level gears.
• 11/17/11 - NPC to dye gears basic colors. Additional colors through synthesis.
• 11/15/11 - Saved equipment sets.

This is all I have so far, will continue working on it, but I need to get to sleep soon.

Cheers folks!

great post^^

Shows how little they have done so far. When you put into perspective, 2.0 is going to be huuuuge.

This is kinda cool we need a Sticky hehe as well as the JP Translation Thread

Good Job!

This thread will come in useful.

Now we just need a thread documenting how the bad the game was and every step that was taken to correct it.