Not allowed to play at all until 6/24?!

[KushelDuv]

So I just purchased the bundle pack to get away from my steam license (horrible decision getting the game through there).
And apparently, the base game is locked out until the expansion is released.

WTF?!

So, again, because I took a perfectly valid choice in how I purchased the game, I'm getting screwed over.
Why am I not allowed to activate anything for the game until the expansion comes out?

I have purchased many (honestly far too many) games over the years, and I have never experienced the bungled mess that is trying to get this damn expansion.

At this point, I think I'll just cut my losses on the money, I have lost interest in playing since Sony has seen fit to make it as difficult as possible for me to be able to.

[kaya_suzumiya]

its actually said on each of the sites and even live letter that ppl who buy the bundle pack or mac version has to wait til release to play. so it is reasonable since they said a fair few weeks ago.

[m3eansean]

You also could have just waited until last weekend when we were allowed to pre-order on Steam and we got our early access codes @_@.

[EdenArchangel]

* In order to enjoy the benefits of early access to Heavensward content, you need to be playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and have made sufficient progress in the main scenario. As such, early access will not be available to new players who pre-order the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online all-in-one bundle and have yet to begin their adventures.

[SecretCrowds]

Why not get a refund from Steam? Didn't they just change their refund policy a few days back?

[Zetsumei_Tsunarashi]

1. Cancel Preorder
2. Buy ARR Standalone (you can find it for like $10)
3. Register ARR on mog station
4. Preorder Heavensward PC version
5. Start playing game now instead of 2 weeks from now.
6. Play heavensward in early access.

[Apricoth]

You should take a look from where you ordered the Bundle Pack and see if it clearly states that the bundle is exempt from early access. If it says that, you were warned and you just failed to read the fine print. Work around - someone has made the suggestions.

[m3eansean]

Why not get a refund from Steam? Didn't they just change their refund policy a few days back?

They are moving to a new sub away from Steam, because they were upset with how Valve/SE handled our early access and expac experience (they waited until almost the last minute to let us access it). Steam also won't refund FFXIV to my knowledge.

[Vespar]

They are moving to a new sub away from Steam, because they were upset with how Valve/SE handled our early access and expac experience (they waited until almost the last minute to let us access it). Steam also won't refund FFXIV to my knowledge.

Also to my knowledge Steam will only refund up to 14 days after purchase.

[Fortified]

Also to my knowledge Steam will only refund up to 14 days after purchase.

You can get one no questions asked if it's within 14 days from purchase and has been played for less than 2hrs. However, they'll still consider it even if it doesn't meet the previous stated questions. OP might as well try; it worked for my friend with Civ5.

http://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/