Is DX11 Client going to be separate?

[Nihility]

They have explicitly stated that the DX11 client will be an entirely separate download a few times, so unless stated otherwise more recently I would assume you have to download the new client.

while i don't doubt you that it was said, a dx11 "client" should just be a small-ish file that contains settings for windows to use dx11 with the game client.
It honestly should be so small that it would be included in all windows versions of the game need it or not

An entirely separate game client to use it doesn't even make sense.

[Dgsoil]

while i don't doubt you that it was said, a dx11 "client" should just be a small-ish file that contains settings for windows to use dx11 with the game client.
It honestly should be so small that it would be included in all windows versions of the game need it or not

An entirely separate game client to use it doesn't even make sense.

Source: http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...67#post2919167

DirectX 11 Client Distribution

Coinciding with the launch of Heavensward, we will be releasing the DirectX 11 client. Those of you who are already playing the Windows version, and using graphics cards that support DirectX 11, will be able to download this client to play in a DirectX 11 environment. The depth expression is remarkably different. The amount of strain placed on your processor will be lighter, so please check out the DirectX 11 version if your machine supports it. The client can be downloaded for free.