Release of FFXIV ARR Software and PRICES!?!?!

I just read the latest letter from Yoshida and in it he mentions the release of FFXIV this summer and pricing to be announced at the end of the month. I'd like some clarification on that, does this mean those who already bought the game (crappy edition) back in 2010 are going to have to buy it again?

I'm asking because I'm quite sure I read somewhere those who paid before will be able to download the new version free of charge.

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Originally Posted by Khary

I just read the latest letter from Yoshida and in it he mentions the release of FFXIV this summer and pricing to be announced at the end of the month. I'd like some clarification on that, does this mean those who already bought the game (crappy edition) back in 2010 are going to have to buy it again?

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They already said officially that those that got 1.0 won't have to buy it again. Many times.

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Originally Posted by Khary

I just read the latest letter from Yoshida and in it he mentions the release of FFXIV this summer and pricing to be announced at the end of the month. I'd like some clarification on that, does this mean those who already bought the game (crappy edition) back in 2010 are going to have to buy it again?

I'm asking because I'm quite sure I read somewhere those who paid before will be able to download the new version free of charge.

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If you already have 1.0 then you're good to go! ;)

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Originally Posted by Abriael

They already said officially that those that got 1.0 won't have to buy it again. Many times.

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Notice how Khary has only 18 posts? It's likely they didn't get the info if they're so new to the forums.

If you have the original game's product key registered to your SE account you will be able to download the ARR software at no cost. (except your soul)

I'm sure SE will make it much more clearer how they will distribute it once the game is within days of release.

I surf the forums all the time, but rarely post :). All I was looking for was clarification to make sure I was correct in seeing them say those who owned the game before won't have to pay.

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Originally Posted by SkyeWindbinder

Notice how Khary has only 18 posts? It's likely they didn't get the info if they're so new to the forums.

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The person's join date is in 2011. They're not new to the forums.

Not posting a lot doesn't necessarily mean your new, nor does having a lot of posts mean you've been around a very long time. Some people post a lot and others don't.

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Originally Posted by Alhanelem

The person's join date is in 2011. They're not new to the forums.

Not posting a lot doesn't necessarily mean your new, nor does having a lot of posts mean you've been around a very long time. Some people post a lot and others don't.

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Nor does join date mean they're always looking at the news on the website.

Doesn't really matter either way. They got the info they wanted.

They told me I would have to do things..
Terrible things... ; ;

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Originally Posted by Khary

I just read the latest letter from Yoshida and in it he mentions the release of FFXIV this summer and pricing to be announced at the end of the month. I'd like some clarification on that, does this mean those who already bought the game (crappy edition) back in 2010 are going to have to buy it again?

I'm asking because I'm quite sure I read somewhere those who paid before will be able to download the new version free of charge.

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It's been confirmed multiple times that those who bought 1.0 get a free download of ARR. That hasn't changed.

But those new to the game, PS3 players, and those who just want to get the new CE for collectible reasons or to get the box items will have to pay for it. And I'm sure they'd like to know pricing details.

No need to panic (referencing incredulous tone in title). >.>

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Originally Posted by SkyeWindbinder

Nor does join date mean they're always looking at the news on the website.

Doesn't really matter either way. They got the info they wanted.

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Actually it does, more often than not. Lots of people lurk without ever posting.