Can someone register old-game key in ARR?

A friend have the old (current) game version of the game, and since he cant register the game now, will he be able to register when the ARR is on retail?

I would assume not as that really wouldn't make any sense. Those are products that can't be registered and aren't (shouldn't be) even sold anymore.

I don't think so to be honest. Square is having retailers destroy old copies, and since they're so dirt cheap now that would be a loophole in ARR. They need all the $$ they can get to recover the losses they incurred.

I read somewhere that the old registration code will work once ARR goes live if it hadn't previously been used. I'll try to find that information and post it here. I'm pretty sure it was something posted in an official capacity, like in an interview or a rep post quoting Yoshi.

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Originally Posted by Tiago

A friend have the old (current) game version of the game, and since he cant register the game now, will he be able to register when the ARR is on retail?

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he will, but only once they reopen the registration servers

I read somewhere too that it can be done, but idk where :3
And i really meant once they go officially open!
Thanks guys btw.

Well if you cant register the old-key when ARR comes out... that's pretty bad, because ppl actually spent money in those copies, my friend have it and cant register right now, so it will be a waste of money for him, SE gotta accept them, otherwise its bad for their reputation... What else can he do with the game?

On the other hand, then people could just get old copies now that they're basically free (yeah, they shouldn't be sold anymore but they are) and register them instead of ARR copies...

I think a translation from Soukyuu it says that old key will be able to register on 2.0.

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Safe to delete the old client, but don't throw away you registration codes! [probably needed to DL ARR CE?]

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Yoshi-P has stated that you shouldn't throw away your old game keys yet!

Source: http://goo.gl/rIYqo

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Originally Posted by Cedri

Yoshi-P has stated that you shouldn't throw away your old game keys yet!

Source: http://goo.gl/rIYqo

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Hmmmm that kinda sucks cause i had to buy FFXIV CE 2 times. So i have 2 codes and idk which one i have that actually worked cause one didn't work thats why i had to buy a second one. So does that mean when i put in my code ill have a 50-50 shot at getting w/e it is that the CE ppl get? XD

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Originally Posted by Taika

On the other hand, then people could just get old copies now that they're basically free (yeah, they shouldn't be sold anymore but they are) and register them instead of ARR copies...

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Unless they already have an active account, they still have to purchase the game files. There's always torrenting of course but not everyone is that saavy >.>

I just got contacted by SE, their answer:

Thank you for contacting the Square Enix Support Centre.


We thank you for your interest in FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN.

You will be able to use your FINAL FANTASY XIV disc and registration key to register for an account an play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN.

We trust this answers your query, however if you have any further issues, do not hesitate to get back in touch.


Kind regards,

The Square Enix Support Centre team.