What is coming in 2.38?

[WinterSolstice]

I suspect new Grand Company Ranks as well. They mentioned purchasing a House would require a certain Grand Company Rank, and it seems pretty silly to even mention that when virtually everyone has reached the current top Rank.

Not confirmed, but we'll see.

New ranks would be nice, but I seriously doubt this.

If there is anything that would ever limit the public access to anything in the game, SE makes sure to usually cover their asses. This is just SE throwing up a disclaimer that is basically saying "Look we told you that it'll require a certain rank to have a house. Don't bitch at use because we told you and you had time to max your rank beforehand."

Also, while the majority of older players are maxed and have been for a while, with Frontlines people have been changing GCs to play with their friends, effectively resetting their rank.

[Nalien]

Also, while the majority of older players are maxed and have been for a while, with Frontlines people have been changing GCs to play with their friends, effectively resetting their rank.

Getting those Ranks back really isn't difficult though. I switch from Maelstrom to Twin Adder, hopping on Immortal Flames in between to get both minions, and it took a couple of days to reach max Rank, the biggest block was the 15 day cooldown on changing again.

There is also another reason they'd potentially add new Grand Company Ranks for Housing, and that's to prevent people instantly going out and getting a House. They did the exact same thing with Free Company Housing.