ARR release date not there but thee is info on CE

official post link release tue aug 27th yipee.
http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com...96bf81c212957d
Players who have version 1.0 will not need to purchase FFXIV: ARR to continue playing on the PC. However, version 1.0 owners that wish to play the PlayStation 3 version will need to purchase a copy for the PlayStation 3. There are a number of points that you should be aware of should you consider purchasing a new copy of FFXIV: ARR so please ensure that you read the following before making a pre-order or purchase.

Players Who Own FFXIV Version 1.0

Players who own FFXIV version 1.0 will not need to purchase the PC version of FFXIV: ARR and will be able to download the FFXIV: ARR software for free.
* Details on downloading the FFXIV: ARR software will be provided at a later date.

Furthermore, users who have version 1.0 registration codes that have not yet been registered will be able to register them and play FFXIV: ARR on PC at the start of the service.

Players Who Own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition

Players who own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition will receive the FFXIV: ARR Collector’s Edition in-game bonus items (Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Behemoth Barding, and Coeurl Mount) for free. The in-game bonus items will be delivered via Moogle Letter when FFXIV: ARR launches.

Players Who Have Fulfilled the Requirements of the Legacy Campaign

Players who have fulfilled the requirements of the Legacy Campaign will be able to take part in early access and play before the official start of service.

Important Information for Customers Purchasing the PlayStation 3 Version

You will only be able to register one copy of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn for PlayStation 3 to a Sony Entertainment Network account. It is not possible to register or play two or more copies of the PS3 version on the same account even if you purchase additional software. Please note that only one Sony Entertainment Network account can be linked to a Square Enix Account.

Logging into the Same Account on both Windows and PlayStation 3

Customers who own a copy of FFXIV version 1.0 and wish to use their account on the PlayStation 3 version will need to purchase a copy of the PlayStation 3 version. It will then be possible to use your characters on either platform by tying your existing service account to the PlayStation 3 version upon launching it for the first time. However, please note that your account will only be able to log into one platform at a time.

Collector's Edition Digital Upgrade Service

The Collector's Edition digital upgrade offers customers the ability to upgrade their standard FFXIV account to Collector's Edition status via the “FFXIV Service Center” website that is scheduled to be opened at the launch of official service, which then grants the in-game bonus items included with the Collector's Edition. Customers in possession of the Collector's Edition for either version 1.0 or A Realm Reborn will receive these Collector's Edition items without needing to purchase the upgrade.
* Characters that have already been created will be able to receive the items.

Playing with Multiple Characters at the Same Time

Click here for details.
* Click here to read the FFXIV: A Realm Reborn product overview.


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Really happy with the news. All we got for 1.0 was the Onion Helm and early access (which wasn't that big of a deal considering how terrible the game was at launch). A lot more heading our way this time.

i dont think it was supposed to be found yet i guess they will offically announce later today 5/23

Kinda meh'd that the coeurl mount is a CE item... I was hoping to get that D: but oh well lol c'est la vie!

you may be able to get it some other way but noone knows yet. u could just upgrade to get it

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you may be able to get it some other way but noone knows yet. u could just upgrade to get it

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I could but I don't think paying the difference between the editions would be worth it for just a bunch of pixels. I can easily afford it, but I'm frugal and hate wasting money, which is what this would be - a money waste :(

If there's no other way to get it I can totally live without it ^^, just a bit bummed that as it looks now it's just getting offered with CE even though there were a bunch of us excited about the possibility of a coeurl mount way back when^^

And they just removed it :D No topic anymore :P

Sweet i hope the upgrade is noting crazy like 40+$ If it's something like 20$ i'll so do it :)

wooooooo :3 have to digital upgrade gfs account now!~ so we can ride our courels together

hum, i would like a physical CE, for whatever it contains...maybe :) well for soundtrack, and art book etc anyways.
so i wonder if digital CE is the only option, if i already have an active account?
they didn't say anything about buying a physical CE, and using code or whatever, to get in-game items, for your already existing account/chars.
In that case maybe a friend could use CE cd-key to play the game, and i could use code to get in-game items? or is items tied to cd-key?
Well i suppose i wanna know what physical items are included in CE box first anyways.

Brilliant, thank you! Here's a screencap since I think it got taken down:

http://i.imgur.com/SgidFOZ.png

I hope we'll be getting images of the actual box and physical contents later today!

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Players who own the FFXIV version 1.0 Collector’s Edition will receive the FFXIV: ARR Collector’s Edition in-game bonus items (Helm of Light, Baby Behemoth Minion, Behemoth Barding, and Coeurl Mount) for free. The in-game bonus items will be delivered via Moogle Letter when FFXIV: ARR launches.

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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8lJtTX8HY.../WoL_FFXIV.jpg
http://cdn.guildwork.net/albums/imag...2bee9038df.jpg
http://cdn.guildwork.net/albums/imag...2bee9038e7.jpg
http://cdn.guildwork.net/albums/imag...2bd3d2ed12.jpg

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I hope we'll be getting images of the actual box and physical contents later today!

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maybe in live letter, since it's about beta and launch.

wonder what they doing with "playing with multiple characters at the same time"

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wonder what they doing with "playing with multiple characters at the same time"

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Weird isn't it? They've already stated that your account can only be logged in on one system at a time.

Worst case scenario: *clicks* "You cannot do it. Even if you have bought two accounts, ARR will not let you run twice on the same machine."
Best case scenario: *clicks* "We have implemented a 'hot-switch' so that all of your characters can be active simultaneously and switch between them with the press of a button. In this way, you will be able to build your own party of eight characters to go adventuring with. In order to facilitate this, we have instituted a modified version of FFXII's Gambit system to run your characters with a set series of commands.

Hey, I can dream.

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Weird isn't it? They've already stated that your account can only be logged in on one system at a time.

Worst case scenario: *clicks* "You cannot do it. Even if you have bought two accounts, ARR will not let you run twice on the same machine."
Best case scenario: *clicks* "We have implemented a 'hot-switch' so that all of your characters can be active simultaneously and switch between them with the press of a button. In this way, you will be able to build your own party of eight characters to go adventuring with. In order to facilitate this, we have instituted a modified version of FFXII's Gambit system to run your characters with a set series of commands.

Hey, I can dream.

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i would love if they did that but that mean more RMT sadly :( that why we can't have nice things.

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Weird isn't it? They've already stated that your account can only be logged in on one system at a time.

Worst case scenario: *clicks* "You cannot do it. Even if you have bought two accounts, ARR will not let you run twice on the same machine."
Best case scenario: *clicks* "We have implemented a 'hot-switch' so that all of your characters can be active simultaneously and switch between them with the press of a button. In this way, you will be able to build your own party of eight characters to go adventuring with. In order to facilitate this, we have instituted a modified version of FFXII's Gambit system to run your characters with a set series of commands.

Hey, I can dream.

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Dammit Mjollnir, that really does sound like a good idea Q_Q;

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wonder what they doing with "playing with multiple characters at the same time"

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http://support.jp.square-enix.com/fa...5&id=5383&la=2

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Will I be able to play with more than one character at the same time?

Yes, but this depends on your choice of platform.
If you wish to have multiple characters available to play with simultaneously, please refer to the explanations below and ensure you have a copy of the game and a registration code for each character you wish to use.

■ Windows only: To use 3 characters simultaneously, you need:
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- 2 registration codes; either received with the game or acquired from the "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center"
*You can register up to 8 registration codes per Square Enix account.
*The "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" website will be available after the game is launched. Please note this website can only be accessed if you have purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV and created a service account.

■ Windows + PlayStation 3: To use a character from each version simultaneously, you need:
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- A copy of the PlayStation 3 version
*You can register up to 8 registration codes per Square Enix account.
*Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

■PlayStation 3 only: Playing with 3 characters simultaneously:
Unfortunately,it's not possible to use multiple characters on this platform.

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I can't seem to find a physical copy of the CE to pre-order in the EU store. Keeps taking me to the PC download. I want the shiny box godamnit!

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/product/index.html

official post is up

Oh god where is the UK pre-order page? I want to get the physical release of this!

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Oh god where is the UK pre-order page? I want to get the physical release of this!

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A thousand times this! I wants the box :(

http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/produc...t/image/ce.png collectors edition pics

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Oh god where is the UK pre-order page? I want to get the physical release of this!

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Ya so far on the EU site I'm only able to order the standard version! Can someone on the dev team clarify that we will be able to get the Collectors Edition!

ShopTo has the Collectors editions listed, but I'm assuming they are preliminary prices at £47 for the PC and £54 for the PS3, from what I understand they have JUST put these up and are probably in the middle of getting the information written out.

Im confused. So you can play multiple characters at the same time on the same PC with the extra registration code if you go Windows only?

doesnt say what other retailers you can preorder at so im just preordering from square to get the bonuses.

do they charge your card when you preorder?

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do they charge your card when you preorder?

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Normally most companies charge you after your pre-order is released!

Still waiting for Amazon UK to update and have FFXIV:ARR up, why are they so useless compared to the rest of amazon EU?