Questions regarding Stormblood Pre-orders or Collector's Edition

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Originally Posted by VraeliaValkyria

Also, legit question here. Is it possible to do monthly payments on the 200 dollars? Spread it out so we don't have to pay for the entirety of it? It would help a lot for a lot of players. Not to be so stressed out due to them actually having real life expenses and needing to work around them for the 200 physical copy. And SE would sitll get alll of a person's 200, but in increments. 40-50 dollars per month til the entire 200 would be reasonable.

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SE store accepts paypal, and paypal has a line of credit a person can sign up for and get 6 months no interest. So it be like $34 a month for 6 months. I was going to go that way if it was like $150 but I think $200 is too much no matter how it being paid for.

Will this happen? How can I pre-order digital CE (EU) version if I don't live in the EU region?

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Originally Posted by Iifa

Will this happen? How can I pre-order digital CE (EU) version if I don't live in the EU region?

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You can't buy the SB CE directly off mog station, unless you talking about buying the standard version and then using the CE upgrade to extra items.

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Originally Posted by Lexia

You can't buy the SB CE directly off mog station, unless you talking about buying the standard version and then using the CE upgrade to extra items.

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Well, that works too! However, it doesn't seem like I can pre-order even the standard version of Stormblood. I want early access like everyone else who is pre-ordering now or have already done so, but the SE EU store and most retailers in the region cannot sell both physical AND digital versions to anyone outside of EU. I would rather not rely on cd-key sellers as it is risky (may not get a valid code, may get illegal code, etc.) =(

Seems like quite a lot of ANZ are resorting to VPN and third party shipping to get their hands on their Physical Collector's Edition's now via Facebook. Still nothing to report on the availability I'm assuming?

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Originally Posted by Lexia

Here link
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-...EC020000000000

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Thanks a lot :)

When purchase on PS4, do you still need to use the redeem site? Where is the code sent if so?

No word yet on physical CE options for ordering for Australia for PS4 version?
I'm assuming (if) they eventually go up on EU we'll be stuck ordering there :\ really wish SE would realise that a worldwide game can't be shoehorned into three main store regions.
The price for shipping alone will be horrible, but add in currency conversion and... yikes.

As it is the digital CE for PS4 is $90AUD here (link). Never mind that the game will likely take forever to download due to size on ADSL. Digital only options are not really viable in AU. EB Games has a basic pre-order up but no word on if we'll see CE through them. Would really like to know what the actual sales plan is going to be so non NA/JP/EU players can get the expansion easily.

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Originally Posted by Arthen_Fushichou

Seems like quite a lot of ANZ are resorting to VPN and third party shipping to get their hands on their Physical Collector's Edition's now via Facebook. Still nothing to report on the availability I'm assuming?

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Originally Posted by faiarrow

No word yet on physical CE options for ordering for Australia for PS4 version?

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[ANZ] More info on the physical Collector's Edition of Stormblood for Australia and New Zealand coming soon! We will follow up with further details as soon as we can.

So my question appears to of got flooded over..anyone know if gamestop will be getting a PC (not CE) for preorder? They already got PS4 and have since yesterday but no PC yet on their site.

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Originally Posted by Rinuko

When purchase on PS4, do you still need to use the redeem site? Where is the code sent if so?

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No you don't, it will be applied automatically if you buy it on PSN.

Probably a silly question, but when will "early access" start for the CE?

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Originally Posted by BorisDaBlade

Probably a silly question, but when will "early access" start for the CE?

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"Early access begins June 16th at 2 a.m. PDT, but this may change."

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ccess-details/

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Originally Posted by Anzaman

"Early access begins June 16th at 2 a.m. PDT, but this may change."

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Ouch, I know you get some fancy stuff with the CE, but only 4 days?!?

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Originally Posted by BorisDaBlade

Ouch, I know you get some fancy stuff with the CE, but only 4 days?!?

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Well, early access is same for all pre-orders.

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Originally Posted by BorisDaBlade

Probably a silly question, but when will "early access" start for the CE?

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Same date as anyone else that pre-orders, regardless of the edition they order.

I play through Steam, but I bought HW through SE and it still works as it's connected to my SE account.

Will I be able to buy SB through the SE store and just connect it to my account or will I have to buy through Steam this time?

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Originally Posted by Zankumo

I play through Steam, but I bought HW through SE and it still works as it's connected to my SE account.

Will I be able to buy SB through the SE store and just connect it to my account or will I have to buy through Steam this time?

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Listed at top of page on SE store

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Notice: This product is not compatible with the Steam version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. If you’ve purchased FFXIV: A Realm Reborn on Steam, then you must also purchase FFXIV: Stormblood on Steam to upgrade your existing account.

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Originally Posted by Lexia

Listed at top of page on SE store

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Granted, so does the Heavensward PC download

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Notice: This product is not compatible with the Steam version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn. If you’ve purchased FFXIV: A Realm Reborn on Steam, then you must also purchase FFXIV: Heavensward on Steam to upgrade your existing account.

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But, it worked just fine anyway.

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Originally Posted by Lexia

Same date as anyone else that pre-orders, regardless of the edition they order.

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OH, I thought early access was just for the CE version. Thanks for clarifying.

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Originally Posted by Batzmaru

Looking at the information for the Stormblood preorder on the PSN, I saw a line that reads: "Online multiplayer requires a Playstation PLus membership."
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...75248685_o.png

Is this a goof on Sony's part or is this a change in policy for PS4 users? Please clarify.

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I think that is a goof. Sony's official policy is that the use of PS Plus is up to the developer. Typically you only require PS Plus if a game is going to use servers hosted by Sony, or online game services (other than basic authentication, trophy data and license checking) that Sony provides. In this case, SE provides the entire server infrastructure, and this has always meant that PS Plus is not a requirement.

Generally PS4 games do make use of Sony services for online, and so require PS Plus. FFXIV has historically not been one of them.

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Originally Posted by Zankumo

Granted, so does the Heavensward PC download


But, it worked just fine anyway.

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Then you were lucky then cause there were actually quite of few posts here on the forums of people buying the SE store version and being mad that it didn't work with their steam version.

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Originally Posted by Lexia

Then you were lucky then cause there were actually quite of few posts here on the forums of people buying the SE store version and being mad that it didn't work with their steam version.

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Alright, well, I suppose I'll just try it and see how it goes. If it doesn't work I'll just use a SE ARR, lol

Thanks for your responses ^^

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Originally Posted by EU_Community_Team

[ANZ] More info on the physical Collector's Edition of Stormblood for Australia and New Zealand coming soon! We will follow up with further details as soon as we can.

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Thank you for the update.

So I purchased the Stormblood Collector's Edition on PSN for the PS4 but as far as I can tell I have not received any pre order code like it mentioned. I know the slide show said it might take some time but do you know how long it is and where exactly it would be sent? I assume it would be the Email that connects to the PSN account but I could be wrong.

I preordered Stormblood CE for PS4 on the EU PSN Store. The description says it includes a Exclusive PS4 Theme , when or how will this be availible?

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Originally Posted by Laladyn

I preordered Stormblood CE for PS4 on the EU PSN Store. The description says it includes a Exclusive PS4 Theme , when or how will this be availible?

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Is that a CE bonus, a pre-order bonus, or just an ordering through PSN bonus?

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Originally Posted by Niwashi

Is that a CE bonus, a pre-order bonus, or just an ordering through PSN bonus?

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Preorder Bonus.

Codes and such wont be out for a while just like with heavensward they'll make a site for you to input codes and then start sending them out which probably wont be until a few weeks before they do early access.

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Originally Posted by Dresdel

Ive got some credit on amazon, so it would actually save me money to upgrade. Otherwise I would buy it from SE

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Amazon updated a bit. They aren't offering the CE, but the pre-order bonuses are listed now:

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Pre-order Bonus Offer: Pre-order Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood to gain early access to the game on June 16, as well as 2 pre-order exclusive DLCs: Ala Mhigan Earrings and the Wind-up Red Mage Minion. Codes and instructions will be sent within 2 days of pre-order. Offer only applies when shipped and sold by Amazon.com.

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Originally Posted by KrytosFallaran

Codes and such wont be out for a while just like with heavensward they'll make a site for you to input codes and then start sending them out which probably wont be until a few weeks before they do early access.

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There was someone else who already got their code in this forum but of course couldn't put it in because they were unable to at the moment with it not ready for activation. But I don't know when/where I will get mine since I purchased the PS4 digital one. Last Time I bought the physical copy of the collector's edition so I got my codes with that but there was no indication of it with this one both on the description or check out. So I am currently clueless.

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Originally Posted by Zankumo

I play through Steam, but I bought HW through SE and it still works as it's connected to my SE account.

Will I be able to buy SB through the SE store and just connect it to my account or will I have to buy through Steam this time?

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Playing through Steam and buying through Steam are 2 different things. Did you buy ARR from Steam or simply add it to your Steam library?

Is there a date to when will the tentative minimum requirements be updated and when will the recommended requirements be released?

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Originally Posted by Fevelle

Is there a date to when will the tentativa minimum requirements be updated and when the recommended will be release?

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System Requirements can be found here by clicking on Windows or Mac at the bottom.
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/stormblood/product/

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Originally Posted by Arthen_Fushichou

System Requirements can be found here by clicking on Windows or Mac at the bottom.
http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/stormblood/product/

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As I said these are tentative system requirements:

"The Minimum System Requirements (tentative) listed above are the anticipated minimum system requirements to run this software. However, please be aware that this information is still subject to change.
We will announce the Recommended System Requirements on our official sites at a later time."

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Originally Posted by Fevelle

As I said these are tentative system requirements:

"The Minimum System Requirements (tentative) listed above are the anticipated minimum system requirements to run this software. However, please be aware that this information is still subject to change.
We will announce the Recommended System Requirements on our official sites at a later time."

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Ah right my mistake. I would assume it'll be around the same time as the benchmark is announced.
The reason for that lack of information on both this and the benchmark is probably because it contains spoilers towards information that will be announced at the next Fanfest so I would hope it's finalized around the time of the Benchmark.

So question. I see the big collectors edition and the standard edition of stormblood for ps4 on the square store but I don't see the 60 dollar collectors edition that gets you the mount and other things. Any reason why that is?

I'm not sure if this has been asked before but, will the Eu digital collector's edition be available with other retailers like Amazon UK or Green Man Gaming ?

So I read that the pre order bonus and CE in game items are applied straight to the account if you bought the CE on the playstation store so we won't need to put a pre order code onto the site. Can anyone confirm this claim? It will take a load off my mind if it is. If it helps I am buying this off of the NA Playstation store in Canada.

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Originally Posted by Zigabar

Playing through Steam and buying through Steam are 2 different things. Did you buy ARR from Steam or simply add it to your Steam library?

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Both. Which might make the difference. I bought ARR from the SE store, but bought it again through Steam to make it easier to use my Steam controller with the game. I launch the Steam game, but my account itself might be still associated with the ARR from the SE store thinking about it. Maybe that's why it works for me ><'