FFXIV: A Realm Reborn Launches August 27, 2013!

Greetings everyone!

I'm extremely excited to share the big news with you -- FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn launches worldwide on PS3 and PC on August 27, 2013!

We launched our new product page that details information like Collector's Edition info, pre-order details and more! If you have friends that have been waiting patiently to take up arms and join you in Eorzea, you'll definitely want to point them over to the new site! (North American version & European version)! :)

So what do you all think of the big news!? :D

We can't wait to see you all in A Realm Reborn!

It seems so far away ~

So excited! Can't wait! I have so many plans...

Awesome news, just a quick question:

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Please note that the pre-order bonus codes are different for the Playstation 3 and Windows versions. Also, please be aware that the number of early access codes will be limited and distribution will cease when the limit has been reached.

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http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/en/product/

What exactly does this imply? As someone who has played since 1.0 and has the old CE I would like to now buy a PS3 version, would I be able to use the code for the Moogle hat and Caitsith minion from the PS3 version pre-order on my old account?

It likely means you can only apply the code while in that system. As in a PC code won't work on the PSN.
You won't suddenly lose items by switching from one client to another.

What I want to know is if us Legacy players get the preorder items or not.

Bayohne, I hate to spread a bit of a damper on this otherwise wonderful news, but...

Is it intentional that EU players cannot order the physical copy of the game? The NA store has a clear difference between PS3, PC and digital, whereas the EU store only has the digital version available for pre-order.

Seeing the CE, I want the physical items very much, but as Australia is part of PAL = EU (?), I do not seem to have that option from an official SE source. Is this intentional?

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Originally Posted by Bluebun

It seems so far away ~

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Yeah, and sadly just after pretty much everyone in Europe, like me for example, has had their summer holidays and will be really busy at work...Sigh.

yeah i was looking for the physical copy too, but can only see <PC Download> on the EU version

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...64/200/acb.jpg

aslo doesnt have retailer list like amazon and im not sure if se takes ur money before the game ships

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Originally Posted by Canadane

What I want to know is if us Legacy players get the preorder items or not.

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I can't find any information that affirms this. It's a little disappointing that people who bought the original game, and I'm not even differentiating between standard, CE or Legacy players, seem to be forced into preordering another copy of the game just to get those fluff items.

Yo Bayohne, Why can't we EU peeps order a physical copy of the Collectors edition or do we have to order them from other stores? :O

I want dat CE, Legacy or not >___>

Ready to go!

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Originally Posted by Sabi

yeah i was looking for the physical copy too, but can only see <PC Download> on the EU version

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Same here.

I want the physical copy.

Now I know when to take vacation.

Collector's edition... *drool*...


http://www.paperspencils.com/wp-cont...wantdowant.jpg

@Bayohne, Where can we buy the Physical version of FFXIV in the UK? Amazon France have the standard and collectors editions up for pre-order on PS3 and PC, but Amazon UK has zilch. I want to pre-order them! T_T

Wouldn't it be cool if Bayhone came in here and said "players who own the 1.0 collectors edition will be able to order the physical CE items through the FFXIV service center, however they will have to pay postage" I would love SE forever if they chose to do that.

I don't think they will, and I am still grateful for everything they are giving 1.0 CE players and legacy players.

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Originally Posted by Canadane

It likely means you can only apply the code while in that system. As in a PC code won't work on the PSN.
You won't suddenly lose items by switching from one client to another.

What I want to know is if us Legacy players get the preorder items or not.

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Originally Posted by Orophin

I can't find any information that affirms this. It's a little disappointing that people who bought the original game, and I'm not even differentiating between standard, CE or Legacy players, seem to be forced into preordering another copy of the game just to get those fluff items.

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I too am wondering this. If I needed a new copy of the game, I'd totally pre-order to obtain the items... but the only thing is I already own the game so why would I pre-order a second copy if I'm not gonna use it? I've no interest in two-boxing. I'd just like some avenue to get the pre-order items for my existing account, even if it were for a small fee.

I am however very happy that I'll be able to upgrade my standard account for the ARR CE items without having to buy the entire CE complete with a new account code (I wanted the shades more than the onion helm, lol).

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Originally Posted by whoopeeragon

Bayohne, I hate to spread a bit of a damper on this otherwise wonderful news, but...

Is it intentional that EU players cannot order the physical copy of the game? The NA store has a clear difference between PS3, PC and digital, whereas the EU store only has the digital version available for pre-order.

Seeing the CE, I want the physical items very much, but as Australia is part of PAL = EU (?), I do not seem to have that option from an official SE source. Is this intentional?

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The Square Enix Europe store will continue to add new options for FFXIV: ARR in the coming days (including the physical versions!) so please stay tuned! Alternatively, there are retailers that are currently taking pre-orders for those as well! :D

It's stated that 1.0 players will get the ARR version to download and that CE 1.0 players will get in-game CE items but there is no mention on pre-order bonuses.


Will 1.0 players get pre-order bonuses without having to pre-order the game again?


I know we can upgrade digitally at launch to get the CE in-game items, will we also get the artbook, CD, etc?

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

The Square Enix Europe store will continue to add new options for FFXIV: ARR in the coming days (including the physical versions!) so please stay tuned! Alternatively, there are retailers that are currently taking pre-orders for those as well! :D

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Any of those UK Retailers? I'm having difficulty finding them with up-to date information.

On a different topic though, Congratulations on setting a launch date! Thank you for the bring us this info. =)

Spanish reporting in.

I want to pre-order the PS3 Collectors edition for the physical stuff, but I cannot seem to find any store in EU that will allow me to pre-oder yet, and I've tried looking in Game, Gamestop, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.es and Fnac.es, and most of them aren't even listing it yet.

I bet Square wants my money (and that fo my friends and more EU gamers that ant to get the game), so I hope this will get fixed/updated soon.

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Originally Posted by Dannythm

Spanish reporting in.

I want to pre-order the PS3 Collectors edition for the physical stuff, but I cannot seem to find any store in EU that will allow me to pre-oder yet.

I bet Square wants my money, so I hope this will get fixed/updated soon.

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http://www.amazon.es/Final-Fantasy-X...a+realm+reborn

No box art yet, but its still more than Amazon UK.

Early Access to FFXIV: A Realm Reborn
If you pre-order FFXIV: A Realm Reborn from a participating retailer and register the pre-order code within the specificied time period, you will be granted access to play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn prior to the official launch!

can we apply this code to active 1.0 accounts, and get early access on old account?

well i'd preorder a new copy of CE, to get early access code, and CE item codes, CE items, and support SE with some extra money :) well IF i can apply early access/CE codes to old account.
then i could maybe let someone else use the CE cd-key, and start their own service account?
or if i buy PS3 version, someone else can play on that, while i play my own account...again IF i can get the codes for my own account :)

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Originally Posted by PLD_Danny1989

http://www.amazon.es/Final-Fantasy-X...a+realm+reborn

No box art yet, but its still more than Amazon UK.

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Huh, they must have updated while I was writing the post.

So i need a clarification. Me and my brother both have an SE account. Say my brother buys the PS3 version, can we play on the PS3 with both accounts at different times, provided we have two different Sony Network accounts to tie to each of the SE accounts to? Or would a single network account be able to be tied to two SE accounts? Or would i need to get a second copy of the game? I remember back with XI, I would swap over to his PS2 so i could keep playing, while he used the PC for whatever he might have wanted to do.

You need to get a second copy of the PS3 version, since now you need to attach the code to a Sony account. And you can only do it 1 code per sony acct

Bayohne....several questions

1. I noticed in the pricing section that non Legacy players will have the option of paying at 180 intervals. Will that option be exrended to Legacy members? I am not looking for an even bigger discount then that already offered to Legacy members just the ability to pay at longer intervals.

2. Probably a dumb question but I will ask it anyways....do the Collector's Editions for both the PC and the PS3 contain the same items. Hope so have the CE for PC from version 1.0 but want to order it for the PS3 especially if it is the same.

3. Is SE going to gaurentee delivery in time for early access with pre-orders. No sense in pre-ordering if we cannot get the full benefits.

4. What do I do with this collection of Security Tokens I am getting? The one I received when they were first Introduced still works.

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Originally Posted by Alaltus

So i need a clarification. Me and my brother both have an SE account. Say my brother buys the PS3 version, can we play on the PS3 with both accounts at different times, provided we have two different Sony Network accounts to tie to each of the SE accounts to? Or would i need to get a second copy of the game? I remember back with XI, I would swap over to his PS2 so i could keep playing, while he used the PC for whatever he might have wanted to do.

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Sounds like one PS3 version per SE account, since it's limited to having one game per PSN account.

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Originally Posted by Rizon

3. Is SE going to gaurentee delivery in time for early access with pre-orders. No sense in pre-ordering if we cannot get the full benefits.

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It's good that you brought this up, as this happened to me when I preordered the 1.0 CE from SE. Unfortunately, SE cannot control UPS delivery times (which is the shipment they used with me), and I ended up getting my CE at around 7pm on the day of early access launch lol. You'll get it the same day for sure, but morning or evening is completely up to the delivery people, not SE.

I'll be preordering mine from a local shop if I can help it.

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Originally Posted by Buttons

Awesome news, just a quick question:

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Please note that the pre-order bonus codes are different for the Playstation 3 and Windows versions. Also, please be aware that the number of early access codes will be limited and distribution will cease when the limit has been reached.

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http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/en/product/

What exactly does this imply? As someone who has played since 1.0 and has the old CE I would like to now buy a PS3 version, would I be able to use the code for the Moogle hat and Caitsith minion from the PS3 version pre-order on my old account?

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I'm really wondering the same thing. I'd like to get the PS3 version so that I can play on whichever system I want (PS3 when family are using my PC for example), but I'd want to apply the pre-order code to my old account and have my old account the one I use on PS3 anyway.

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Originally Posted by finiteHP

I'm really wondering the same thing. I'd like to get the PS3 version so that I can play on whichever system I want (PS3 when family are using my PC for example), but I'd want to apply the pre-order code to my old account and have my old account the one I use on PS3 anyway.

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The ps3 version is essentially going to flag your account for use on the system, so you should be able to use all your codes on your old acct.

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Originally Posted by Bayohne

The Square Enix Europe store will continue to add new options for FFXIV: ARR in the coming days (including the physical versions!) so please stay tuned! Alternatively, there are retailers that are currently taking pre-orders for those as well! :D

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Awesome news!!

Would you please redirect us to some of these retailers? :rolleyes:

I need to pre-order one now before the well goes dry!! xD

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Originally Posted by Buttons

Awesome news, just a quick question:



http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/en/product/

What exactly does this imply? As someone who has played since 1.0 and has the old CE I would like to now buy a PS3 version, would I be able to use the code for the Moogle hat and Caitsith minion from the PS3 version pre-order on my old account?

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As long as you sign in with that same account on the PS3 version...you should be fine.

I have a question regarding the Standard to Collector edition upgrade option, will this count also as a pre-order?

Which means, if we already own Standard and decide to upgrade to Collectors before December 31, 2013, will we also receive the Pre-Order bonus items?

I also found a small error on the In-Game Items section (http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/product/index.html), once you click More Info to read about every item, For the Coeurl Mount and Behemoth Barding, it looks like the red font information for each of them is changed around.

The Coeurl Mount should be the one saying "* Players will be able to ride mounts once they have reached level 20 and have obtained a chocobo."

And for the Behemoth Barding should say "* Players must first reach level 20 to obtain a chocobo before they can outfit it with barding."

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Originally Posted by Vilhem

It's good that you brought this up, as this happened to me when I preordered the 1.0 CE from SE. Unfortunately, SE cannot control UPS delivery times (which is the shipment they used with me), and I ended up getting my CE at around 7pm on the day of early access launch lol. You'll get it the same day for sure, but morning or evening is completely up to the delivery people, not SE.

I'll be preordering mine from a local shop if I can help it.

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Guess I am lucky there. All my deliveries from UPS arrive by 10:45AM. The reason I asked this question is the fact that SE ships their products via UPS Ground. I am sure that they are well aware of the shipping schedules for various sections of the country. I just wanted to make sure that they were going to take that into account when scheduling. I have had the original PS3 version backordered on Amazon since 10 Aug 2010. If they update their information by Tuesday or Wednsday of next week I will upgrade to the CE there and know I will get it on time. If they don't I will pre-order through SE to make sure I get all the benefits from buying the CE.

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Guess I am lucky there. All my deliveries from UPS arrive by 10:45AM. The reason I asked this question is the fact that SE ships their products via UPS Ground. I am sure that they are well aware of the shipping schedules for various sections of the country. I just wanted to make sure that they were going to take that into account when scheduling. I have had the original PS3 version backordered on Amazon since 10 Aug 2010. If they update their information by Tuesday or Wednsday of next week I will upgrade to the CE there and know I will get it on time. If they don't I will pre-order through SE to make sure I get all the benefits from buying the CE.

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Yeah you did get lucky there XD Most of my stuff from UPS tends to come in the afternoon ;_;

But they DO deliver on the release day, though.

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Originally Posted by Vogue

I have a question regarding the Standard to Collector edition upgrade option, will this count also as a pre-order?

Which means, if we already own Standard and decide to upgrade to Collectors before December 31, 2013, will we also receive the Pre-Order bonus items?

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I'm curious about this as well, mostly b/c I'd want all the bonuses if I digitally upgraded to the collector's edition.