[Suggestion] Give new/returning players access to Stormblood early

[Tyrandius]

Dear Square Enix:

I just got an email saying that I'll be charged on June 6 for Shadowbringers pre-order. Great! I played FFXIV a long time ago, and recently made my return. I played on PS3, and have just paid for the base game (Heavensward free) on PC. I'M LOVING IT.

My problem is that with the pre-order, you've given early access to Shadowbringers as a perk. I won't be able to do Stormblood because you aren't giving it to us until July 2nd, where I'll be behind the crowd. When other players are rushing forward, I'll just be starting the long, slow march from 60-70.

Unfortunately, inadvertantly, you've left me with two bad options:

1. I can pay $40 for Stormblood now so I can use my early access perk, but that leaves me with two copies of Stormblood, right? Or if I pay for it now, I just don't get to use the copy of Stormblood I'm paying for with my Shadowbringers pre-order.

2. I can wait for July 2nd, but then I miss out on the Shadowbringers early access perk I've paid for.

You'll already have my money for the pre-order on June 6 -- can you give players like me (that are returning or new) an incentive to play like crazy over the next month and get Shadowbringers ready by giving us access to Stormblood on June 6 (after we pay) instead of July 2nd?

I've falling in love with this game all over again -- please don't leave me with two bad options here.

[Bearded]

If you want access to Stormblood before Shadowbringers drops then you need to do what everyone else has done - buy it.

[Rongway]

Shadowbringers Early Access unlocks all expansions for you. The only people who don't get this perk are the people who pre-ordered the Complete Edition, which just doesn't come with early access at all.

The product page makes it sound like you don't get HW/SB until 02 July, but this is the basic unlock date, separate from early access info.

Take a look at the Stormblood Early Access announcement. People who only had ARR were able to continue the story with Heavensward as soon as early access began.

In order to enjoy all aspects of Stormblood, you will need to have completed the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward main scenario quest “The Far Edge of Fate” that was implemented in Patch 3.56.

* Early access is not available for the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Complete Edition all-in-one bundle.
* Registering the Stormblood pre-order code will enable users to play Heavensward content during early access even if they do not possess Heavensward play rights.