What happens if... (expansion question)

[Shori]

Do I need to purchase FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward for each of the platforms that I currently play A Realm Reborn on?
Global: Yes. You will need to purchase and register a copy for each of the platforms that you would like to play on. For example: You play FFXIV: ARR on PC and PS4 and wish to play the expansion on both of those platforms, then you would need to purchase FFXIV: Heavensward on both PC and PS4.

So what happens if I decide to only by the PC edition (because theres no way I'd pay over a hundred pounds in order to get both). Do I get to create/convert a Au'Ra character but then its missing if I go to PS4? :/

[Seig345]

Definitely expect to not be able to log into a character that was logged out in an area that is added in the expansion. Not sure about Au'Ra characters/the new jobs.

[Shori]

@_@ eee. this will get messy

[SlyTribal]

If you log out in a new area and try to log in on the PS4 in that scenario, you will either be unable to log in, or it will transport your character to another location, most likely your starting city. If you have an Au Ra character, you will simply be unable to log in on it on PS4, it will still be there on log in screen etc.

[Twivana]

This was actually answered in another post. You will have to buy the expansion for each platform that you want to play on. If you login to another platform that does not have the expansion on it and in a new area, you wont be able to login.

[Seig345]

@_@ eee. this will get messy

If you're frequently swapping plaforms for FFXIV, I'd recommend getting the expansion for the one you play on the most, and then wait awhile before buying it again for the other

[Ametrine]

Actually, SE stated that upgrades will launch upon Heavensward release that will make players who aren't playing in the expansion areas still have the ability to work with players who are.

I think, that if this is the case, you will be able to use your own Au Ra, since the data will be there for you. Just not in new areas.

[monochromicorn]

Actually, SE stated that upgrades will launch upon Heavensward release that will make players who aren't playing in the expansion areas still have the ability to work with players who are.

I think, that if this is the case, you will be able to use your own Au Ra, since the data will be there for you. Just not in new areas.

They have stated that items, characters and such will be available, but don't expect to be using that black chocobo or going to any new content or areas. Items will be there simply because they are accessible by mb. No new items=no mb

[Shori]

Actually, SE stated that upgrades will launch upon Heavensward release that will make players who aren't playing in the expansion areas still have the ability to work with players who are.

I think, that if this is the case, you will be able to use your own Au Ra, since the data will be there for you. Just not in new areas.

I'm hoping that this is the case. Like, I had the collector's edition FFXIV for PC but standard for PS3(upgraded to PS4) and can still summon the coeurl or baby behemoth or wear the helmet and/or moogle cap.
I'm not fussed if I can only access new areas on the PC version, and I mainly use the playstation for more chilled gameplay such as gathering, story or roleplay.

[Airget]

Actually, SE stated that upgrades will launch upon Heavensward release that will make players who aren't playing in the expansion areas still have the ability to work with players who are.

I think, that if this is the case, you will be able to use your own Au Ra, since the data will be there for you. Just not in new areas.

It's the technicality that may make the character non-selectable if they were playing on a platform without the expansion.

While yes this may sound a tad messyI imagine it might work like this.

PC Version Expansion=Accessible
-Can access new zones, play as Au Ra race and play the three new jobs

PS4 version Expansion=Don't have
-Can not access new zones, play as Au Ra race and can't access the three new jobs.

What you are describing is what happens in every mmo regardless of whether or not a person has an expansion those who only have vanilla will still have access to the resources like the visual representation of new gear however with odds of Rowens being in Ishgard that means in order to purchase these new pieces of armor you'll need to be in Ishgard.

Granted I can see this getting a tad messy with how finicky they might be, since this also leads to the question like, if I"m lv 55 and I go on ps4 that doesn't have expansion, will I still be able to level or will my xp not go up when I am on a vanilla platform.

It really all comes down to how many switches are involved with the expansion but if we take the "Features" on the site at face value the switches would be:

A New Level Cap (50 → 60)

Flying Mounts

A New Playable Race: The Au Ra

New Jobs: Dark Knight, Machinist, and Astrologian

A New City-state: The Holy See of Ishgard

New Primals: Bismarck and Ravana

A New High-end Raid: Alexander

Airship Construction and Customization in Free Company Workshops

And More!

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So if you look at it like that I"d say all the above would be available on platform you have expansion on however if you switch to the platform without the expansion you would lose access to all the above.