Expansion Info

[Ryel]

I remember Yoshi said back then player didn´t need to buy expansion, however if they turn back against their words and we have to buy expansion, I don't mind

As far as i remember that comment was made concerning 1.0 players and the fact that when upgrading to the 2.0 client that it would be provided free of charge instead of having to purchase the game a second time, Any expansions following that however are likely going to require players to purchase them.

In addition considering the WoD expansion for WoW is priced at $49.99 U.S. for the standard edition or $69.99 U.S. for the digital deluxe edition, i wouldn't be surprised if SE followed a similar model.

[Nutz]

I'd bet on $30 like FFXI expansions usually were. It'll probably be hard to find a physical copy this day and age, but they'll probably make them at least, possibly some super ultra deluxe ones! Most people will probably get the digital (or digital deluxe -- comes with a minion!) version.

Usually the way this works is that new areas and classes are bundled into the expansion (and as such all story/ dungeons/ etc. in those areas) while things like the level cap increase, job tweaks, and any additions in current areas are accessible with just the update that goes live at the same time.

[Warlyx]

hope SE make digital cheaper >.>
physcal copy 30$
digital only 25$

[GalkaBikini]

I remember Yoshi said back then player didn´t need to buy expansion, however if they turn back against their words and we have to buy expansion, I don't mind

Can you prove this? Because this is nonsense IMO.

[Riardon]

I guess it will be charged but not much. In my country you can find FFXIV for PC at 12 euros in stores. It's really cheap. They made this game cheap in order to bring more people to it. I don't think they will charge 40 and 50 euros/dollars for the expansion. There is a high chance it will be a free update though I'm not expecting this. It will be a pleasant surprise. Considering how much big the 3.0 will be I bet it will be a charge. Time will tell as we know nothing about it just yet.

[Shneibel]

As far as i remember that comment was made concerning 1.0 players and the fact that when upgrading to the 2.0 client that it would be provided free of charge instead of having to purchase the game a second time, Any expansions following that however are likely going to require players to purchase them.
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maybe you are right

[BloodPact]

My guess is more than likely it'll have to be bought, but probably won't be much. All of FFXI's expansions were like $20.

Weren't they 30? I'm picturing Treasures of Aht Urghan artbox in my head with the 29.99 sticker on it.

[Fornix]

hope SE make digital cheaper >.>
physcal copy 30$
digital only 25$

It is much less likely for major retailers to buy in stock for a physical product, if the consumer can get a reduced fee version digitally. As for many consumers a small fee like that matters, retailers will be forced to cut down on their profit margin on the product in order to reach sales. As major retailers don't favor minimal profit margins, it is much more likely they'll pass on selling the expansion in that case.

[Lord_Zlatan]

As far as i remember that comment was made concerning 1.0 players and the fact that when upgrading to the 2.0 client that it would be provided free of charge instead of having to purchase the game a second time, Any expansions following that however are likely going to require players to purchase them.

In addition considering the WoD expansion for WoW is priced at $49.99 U.S. for the standard edition or $69.99 U.S. for the digital deluxe edition, i wouldn't be surprised if SE followed a similar model.

ARR was 39.99 at release for PS4, so I don't see an expansion topping that. However, you are right that it will need to be purchased with at least 2 different price points for varying reasons.

[Lucke]

It is much less likely for major retailers to buy in stock for a physical product, if the consumer can get a reduced fee version digitally. As for many consumers a small fee like that matters, retailers will be forced to cut down on their profit margin on the product in order to reach sales. As major retailers don't favor minimal profit margins, it is much more likely they'll pass on selling the expansion in that case.

How would that work for physical owners though?

People using Steam would probably have it the best, they could just buy the expansion through Steam and be done with it. How would I apply a digital expansion to a physical base?