Heavensward CE/preorder information

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Originally Posted by QuinceTaru

Do they mean 20gb for just the expansion or 20gb for expansion+ARR? Cause if its 20GB just for Heavensward that's pretty cray!

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The expansion alone is 20Gb, so you'll want a lot more HDD space than that to accommodate updates.

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Originally Posted by Priwia

Guys, I missed a part of the letter. We get the dragon mount with the CE?

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No, you get a Griffon with CE. The dragon mount is essentially the same as the chocobo in that you'll need to 'unlock' it to access your Griffon, but it comes freely with the expansion as part of the quests.

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Originally Posted by Priwia

Guys, I missed a part of the letter. We get the dragon mount with the CE?

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The dragon mount is from the storyline, like magitek armor was from 2.0. The CE gives you the gryphon.

Ty guys ^_^

1 subject that was not addressed was the possibility of late delivery. I plan to order the CE for my PC from the SE store (don't know if Amazon is selling it). Will SE guarantee delivery in time to load the expansion and patches for Early Access or will there be provisions to download the game in case there are problems? Probably worrying about nothing but still must ask.

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Originally Posted by Rizon

1 subject that was not addressed was the possibility of late delivery. I plan to order the CE for my PC from the SE store (don't know if Amazon is selling it). Will SE guarantee delivery in time to load the expansion and patches for Early Access or will there be provisions to download the game in case there are problems? Probably worrying about nothing but still must ask.

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That will probably be covered by the preorder EA code.

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Originally Posted by Rizon

1 subject that was not addressed was the possibility of late delivery. I plan to order the CE for my PC from the SE store (don't know if Amazon is selling it). Will SE guarantee delivery in time to load the expansion and patches for Early Access or will there be provisions to download the game in case there are problems? Probably worrying about nothing but still must ask.

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Well preorders do open like two months before it hits so you should be okay. I did see somewhere that they will send you a code though.

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Originally Posted by Rizon

1 subject that was not addressed was the possibility of late delivery. I plan to order the CE for my PC from the SE store (don't know if Amazon is selling it). Will SE guarantee delivery in time to load the expansion and patches for Early Access or will there be provisions to download the game in case there are problems? Probably worrying about nothing but still must ask.

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More than likely it will happen like 2.0's Early Access for physical copies. Once you used your EA code, you had 7 days after launch actually started, in order to play before you got your physical copy in order to input your actual serial number. So I suspect the same for 3.0's EA.

so there re 2 different pre-order bonus ? a CE and a none CE ?

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Originally Posted by Shneibel

so there re 2 different pre-order bonus ? a CE and a none CE ?

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They are both the same bonus.

When i ordered the seekers expansion for ffxi from se store it took 7 days to get here so i hope they give 7 days after eairly access.

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Originally Posted by Nikita

The biggest question (IMO) will you be able to purchase physical CE in stores other than the official SE store was left out... x_x -_-

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my local Gamestop keeps saying they would be getting it but I would take that with a grain of salt

The only way to get the PC! physical CE when ARR launched was from ordering directly from SE so my guess is that is how it will go again.

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Originally Posted by jObEfiSH

The only way to get the physical CE when ARR launched was from ordering directly from SE so my guess is that is how it will go again.

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ummm I got mine from gamestop dude

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Originally Posted by jObEfiSH

The only way to get the physical CE when ARR launched was from ordering directly from SE so my guess is that is how it will go again.

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Incorrect the only way to get the PC CE edition when ARR launched was through the SE store, you could get the PS3 copy from many different retailers. Same when PS4 CE came out finally, could be obtain through other retailers other than SE's store.

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Originally Posted by GiseleValkyrie

ummm I got mine from gamestop dude

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Sorry I tend to forget about the ps3. Yeah the Physical PC version was online through SE store only.

I got my Physival PC Collectors Edition from Amazon >.>;

20$ extra for a fantasia (and the in-game items) for every character vs. buying only one for only one character for 10$ from the shop IIRC. Not a bad deal if you were gonna buy them anyways to race change and play a bunch of characters/alts. Unless there's some kind of awkward restriction only on the fantasia since everything else is for all characters.

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Originally Posted by jObEfiSH

Sorry I tend to forget about the ps3. Yeah the Physical PC version was online through SE store only.

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Weird, because my physical collectors edition for ARR is sitting amongst my game collection box right behind me and I didn't order it through the Square Enix store.
http://i.imgur.com/HTZ9BkX.png

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Originally Posted by Mistoltin

Weird, because my physical collectors edition for ARR is sitting amongst my game collection box right behind me and I didn't order it through the Square Enix store.
http://i.imgur.com/HTZ9BkX.png

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EB games O_O!

I got my FFXIV original CE Preorder in the mail physically from Amazon but ARR from digital dl because Legacy.

Anyone know:
1. is the preorder official SE site open yet? [since pre-ordering is opening monday] or is it going to be in the mogstation? or lodestone?
2. anyone translating the vid of the liveletter? [sigh I slept through it!]

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Originally Posted by MStowastiqVahlshdeh

I got my FFXIV original CE Preorder in the mail physically from Amazon but ARR from digital dl because Legacy.

Anyone know:
1. is the preorder official SE site open yet? [since pre-ordering is opening monday] or is it going to be in the mogstation? or lodestone?
2. anyone translating the vid of the liveletter? [sigh I slept through it!]

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SE store will open for pre-orders on 3-16-2015 @1100PDT.

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Originally Posted by jObEfiSH

Sorry I tend to forget about the ps3. Yeah the Physical PC version was online through SE store only.

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Got mine from Amazon.

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Originally Posted by 3Jane

Got mine from Amazon.

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No clue then. In the US the only direct store that I found was the SE store for the PC Physical copy. There might have been sellers that bought the physical copy then sold through Amazon. Or maybe I am wrong and US Amazon store did have some Physical PC Collectors Edition copies but the only place I was able to find mine was through the SE store.

Not sure if this been answered but can we "pre-order" the standard/collectors edition digitally via the PS4 PSN store? Will it be on 16th march as well?

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Originally Posted by Rizon

SE store will open for pre-orders on 3-16-2015 @1100PDT.

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Thank you for the info!

Baron circlet will have a hair clipping issue anyway.

it's kinda sad how a premium bonus will not even work properly.

we're on next gen now, it's time to fix the hair clipping issues. most of the PS4 and modern PC games don't have these issues anymore.

Is the CE and all the extras going to be on steam? It'll be kinda lame if not

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Originally Posted by ThCldX

Is the CE and all the extras going to be on steam? It'll be kinda lame if not

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You can buy ARR digital CE on Steam so I don't see why not. The question is if preorders open there as well.

Anyone happen to know if they'll do what they did in the past with Realm Reborn? Where in, they allowed users with a SE to upgrade to CE through the Mog Station or will I have to buy the digital CE?

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Originally Posted by Cylla

Anyone happen to know if they'll do what they did in the past with Realm Reborn? Where in, they allowed users with a SE to upgrade to CE through the Mog Station or will I have to buy the digital CE?

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Will there be a digital collector's edition upgrade option to receive the collector's edition in-game items?

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Yes, there will be. We'll announce further details, including pricing, at a later date.

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http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...=1#post2836394

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Originally Posted by Vaer

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...=1#post2836394

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Ah cool. Missed that part xD Thanks!

That Collector's Edition is not worth $130. I'm sorry but a statue, a CD w/ a bunch of trailers everyone's seen, and an art book is not "filled to the brim" with physical items.

How do you justify an additional $70 on this? Take a look at Type-0: https://ips.pepitastore.com/storefro...ow_1140_KR.jpg

$100 w/ way more value for your dollar. This physical package is highway robbery and they know the fan base will eat it up.

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Originally Posted by Katsaria

That Collector's Edition is not worth $130. I'm sorry but a statue, a CD w/ a bunch of trailers everyone's seen, and an art book is not "filled to the brim" with physical items.

How do you justify an additional $70 on this? Take a look at Type-0: https://ips.pepitastore.com/storefro...ow_1140_KR.jpg

$100 w/ way more value for your dollar. This physical package is highway robbery and they know the fan base will eat it up.

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you obviously dont know what a pvc statue costs by itself, depending on the level of detail they are anywhere from $50-90 for something that height (and since its not only looks to be 6 inches tall but just as long I would say its probably closer to $90-100 retail value on its own), artbooks are usually around $25 so considering the base expansion costs $40 you already got your value even if the statue is on the lower end.

If you dont like get get the digital ce if even thats to much get the digital standard but I can quite justify the cost of the Physical CE based on the statue and game alone

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Originally Posted by Yurimi

you obviously dont know what a pvc statue costs by itself, depending on the level of detail they are anywhere from $50-90 for something that height (and since its not only looks to be 6 inches tall but just as long I would say its probably closer to $90-100 retail value on its own), artbooks are usually around $25 so considering the base expansion costs $40 you already got your value even if the statue is on the lower end.

If you dont like get get the digital ce if even thats to much get the digital standard but I can quite justify the cost of the Physical CE based on the statue and game alone

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Honestly, it looks about as detailed as a glorified happy meal toy.

I own the steam version of the game. Will those of us that purchased FFXIV on steam be able to pre-order Heavensward digital CE edition on Monday too ?

The information posted on the link is pretty vague to say the least.

Any word on how much Shipping will cost for the CE in the lower 48? It seems like it comes in a rather large box. Does anyone know how much shipping was for the Type-0 CE, I figure it might be around there.

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Originally Posted by Sansia

Any word on how much Shipping will cost for the CE in the lower 48? It seems like it comes in a rather large box. Does anyone know how much shipping was for the Type-0 CE, I figure it might be around there.

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Well. Unless it's changed the SE store has free shipping on anything over $100. lol.

@Sansia, there store offers free shipping on orders over 100.00 for the lower 48 states, its currently being advertised on their main page of the Online Store.

Can anyone confirm if the official (NA) SE store uses Digital River to distribute the digital copy of the game? The digital copy is best for my situation but I'd like to avoid using Digital River at all costs.

Thanks~

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Originally Posted by Kio

Can anyone confirm if the official (NA) SE store uses Digital River to distribute the digital copy of the game? The digital copy is best for my situation but I'd like to avoid using Digital River at all costs.

Thanks~

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Pepitastore Inc. runs SE online store now.