Heavensward Preorder on PSN (EU) - MIA!

[DracotheDragon]

acording to the new information given to DIGITAL psn for early access (found on loadstone) you can (if your NA or JP) pre download the client and the information on the 17th, so the servers won't be as full on the 19th but it still means NA and JP psn users will get a slight headstart in comparison to the EU/ AUS players.

[Kaze3434]

acording to the new information given to DIGITAL psn for early access (found on loadstone) you can (if your NA or JP) pre download the client and the information on the 17th, so the servers won't be as full on the 19th but it still means NA and JP psn users will get a slight headstart in comparison to the EU/ AUS players.

the only "advantage" is downloading the 1.7 gig client. would still have to download the rest like everyone else.

[Akasha_Carnelian]

Voicing a slight concern, as I know there have already been problems with the PSN Store in the US in regards to authenticating whether you have ARR.

Will the Digital Download of Heavensward for the PS3 on the EU PSN keep in mind that there are some that originally bought the Physical version of A Realm Reborn and thus may not have the store recognise that they have bought ARR and thus may be potentially locked out of buying the digital versions of Heavensward unless they buy ARR again digitally (or miss out on early access and buy the both in one digital version).

This concerns me greatly as were already risking losing out on early access if there are any more unforseen setbacks, but to have a similar yet quite different problem occur due to a very possible situation would cause undue stress to those few of us still on PS3 that wish to enjoy and appreciate the world you work harder than I could imagine to build and maintain.

If my worries are unfounded then I am sorry for wating time, I'm not exactly an expert in how the PSN runs. I hope that when the time comes for whatever expansion after Heavensward arrives that distribution will end up running more smoothly.

[DracotheDragon]

the only "advantage" is downloading the 1.7 gig client. would still have to download the rest like everyone else.

inccorrect, according to the lodestone they can 'pre-patch' ready as part of there pre download, so they will have the full files downloaded before the 19th during the maintenance.


also, glad to see a full explanation from the devs. thats what i think a lot of people wanted to see instead of 'info at a later date' then never seen any information, with this being your first expansion for this game it can be excused as first time 'inexperience' (a lot of companies even if they do dlc or expansions the first one for the game is always rocky) but when it comes to 4.0, i think all of us would agree with a lot more clearer communication, instead of everyone finding out on reddit that things are available and there was no information given (like the ps4 EA code was redeemable nearly 2 weeks ago, no lodestone post was made for PSN physical players. so this was a complete guess on the player part.) as well i think most will agree as well when it comes to the release and pre-order, (and i know this will be hard for a big game like this) but try to make the games release at near enough the same time, JP was able to buy nearly 3 weeks ago, US last week and EU in 2 weeks time. if it was going to be this wild it has to be a all or none mentality, to keep things in line with each other.

finally, when it comes to the hype built up about a Specific short event to get there hands on, this time that would be utilised by crafters to overthrow the market bored, people to spoil a lot of information, and even start making maps online to show the new areas. to those joining in, having a download/ buy and patch on the start date, while others can have a pre download, also sets players back another thing that should be universal. such as everything being downloadable on the 18th, so on the 19th all players have the chance to start at the same time. (possible difference for the JP servers due to the JP and EU/NA servers being separate.) this way you wouldn't have players basically complain, especially since the market system will be overthrown with the new HW items at absurd prices. and since these items are new the value to players will be wild.

i do understand game marketing and design is difficult, i spent 5 years on a game design team, so i know that you must of worked your butts off, butt if things are launched in this specific way, then there must be some slight changes made,

P.S. to the team who did the marketing and planning to have the heavenward event in france, you chose a very nice castle to do it in. and if they plan to do it again i recommend having the ishgaurd banners instead of the heavenward (or with) to show the fact the castle is very ishgardian.

[Kaze3434]

inccorrect, according to the lodestone they can 'pre-patch' ready as part of there pre download, so they will have the full files downloaded before the 19th during the maintenance.

*There will be maintenance before early access starts.
This maintenance will update the data for the expansion, A Realm Reborn content, and implement other fixes.
Characters that have met the requirements to enter Heavensward areas can enjoy FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward right away
i think my statement stands.
PlayStation®3 / PlayStation®4 (PSN download version)
After pre-ordering from PlayStation Store, you will be prompted to enable automatic downloads to have the game pre-loaded on your console starting June 17, 2015. The Heavensward software will be available for pre-load two days before Early Access begins and will automatically download to your PS3/PS4 if automatic downloads are enabled. (Click here to learn how to enable pre-loading on PS3/PS4.)
no where did it say pre-patch. everyone is getting the patch at the same time, but not the client.

[DracotheDragon]

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hmm earlier it did say 'full download' but then again it now mentions that early buy thing that was just announced so they must of changed it to make it fully clearer, i'll admit i am wrong here. :3