Is version 2.0 really coming out before 1-1-13

[Madrox]

I have read both of these articles. The interview from Gamer Escape gives absolutely no hint to a time frame. The one from MMOSite is right in line with what I have been saying. This game will go down in late Sept/early Oct. At that time SE will conduct Alpha and Closed Beta. The open Betas will be right after that. So unless SE has changed their minds about making the new client available for download to current subscribers sometime in late Oct we will be using that as part of the open Betas. In order to fully test the new client I am sure that our current characters will be made available to us at that time. Ergo we will be back in game in 1 fashion or another sometime in Nov <start of the free trial period>. Granted, there may be changes that SE has failed to informs us about but until an official post is made outlining them I will stand by my previous posts. This sounds like a job for the Community Reps.

Oh my god...

Q: When will Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 launch?
A: I expect the first Closed Beta for the Japan and International servers to be held end September or early October, entering Closed Beta 2 this winter and Open Beta in January next year. We will be talking to Shanda Games about the China server, with features such as PvP, blocking 3rd party programs and localization, hence the China server will launch later.

http://www.mmoculture.com/?p=3030

Chinajoy

It has been quoted and linked from various people. It's quite obvious you missed it, it would be different if only one person made the open beta time-frame claim.

[Tonkra]

Yoshida previously said during the server consolidation that the current servers would also be used for 2.0. Because of that, 1.0 will end when 2.0 goes into beta. Since open beta doesn't even start until January, you're looking at some extensive downtime until actual launch.

NO the actual servers wont used for 2.0. ... he said that it will need some time to transfer all character datas to all new servers (new server structure) and the new game client as well..


he said they are almost in time.. so the ONLY facts you can see here. + - 1 month i'd say






and the ONLY version which goes into Closed beta phase is the PS3 version!!

- October/November free trial play period for PC starts, PS3 Closed Beta starts
- Retail Version of FFXIV (PC & PS3) being selled in Jan
- Free trial perios ends in jan

so finally i'd say.. we wont be able to play for 1 month (this will be october) and playing maybe in november the new version of FFXIV.
but who knows.

[Dubont]

If you are talking to me, I made it for the contest.

sorry, that was meant for Babydoll...it didn't quote her post for some reason lol

[Reika]

What i read in the roadmap is PlayStation Closed Beta Test & Version 2.0 Free Trial Period starts somewhere in the middle of november. I dont think the PC version will have a 'Beta' like I have been hearing, I think he means all that for PS3 verson. PC free trial will come before the PS3 version is live for everyone.

NO the actual servers wont used for 2.0. ... he said that it will need some time to transfer all character datas to all new servers (new server structure) and the new game client as well..


he said they are almost in time.. so the ONLY facts you can see here. + - 1 month i'd say






and the ONLY version which goes into Closed beta phase is the PS3 version!!

- October/November free trial play period for PC starts, PS3 Closed Beta starts
- Retail Version of FFXIV (PC & PS3) being selled in Jan
- Free trial perios ends in jan

so finally i'd say.. we wont be able to play for 1 month (this will be october) and playing maybe in november the new version of FFXIV.
but who knows.

Basically this. Everyone is saying that there will be a closed and open beta for PC, but I am not reading that anywhere in their plans.

Maybe if they alter the roadmap to reflect pushed back dates...

[Mijin]

so finally i'd say.. we wont be able to play for 1 month (this will be october) and playing maybe in november the new version of FFXIV.
but who knows.

Lmao! Why are some of you having such a hard time getting it? Are you guys like... In denial, or something? This has already been pointed out in this thread like 20 times, but since people seem to keep missing it or something, here it is again:

07-29-2012 Final Fantasy XIV – Interview Wth Poducer

Q: When will Final Fantasy XIV 2.0 launch?
A: I expect the first Closed Beta for the Japan and International servers to be held end September or early October, entering Closed Beta 2 this winter and Open Beta in January next year. We will be talking to Shanda Games about the China server, with features such as PvP, blocking 3rd party programs and localization, hence the Chian server will launch later.

E3 2012 Interview: Summons, Chocobos, Train Tracks and RocksFusionx

GE: Speaking of Beta, will there be downtime between current game and 2.0?
Yoshida: What’s going to happen is that after the current version is finished and storyline over, the servers will go down and the 2.0 beta will start up. We want to make sure we don’t make the same mistake as before, and want to be sure we have enough time not only for the beta test but also to get feedback from the players and leave enough time to implement that feedback. Also, keep in mind that transferring the characters to the new servers and systems could take up to a month. So that process will be running while the beta test is in place. There can’t be a launch immediately after the current servers are shut down.

It's straight from the mouth of the director of this game that the open beta is planed to start in January, the only thing left to ponder is how long it's going to be before they end the beta and launch 2.0...

[Catapult]

For those who missed it, I translated this recently.

Guten Morgen !
Good morning!

Auch wenn einige Punkte in Bezug auf den Beta-Test noch nicht entschieden sind, möchte ich euch vorab einige Infos geben, damit ihr etwas beruhigter sein könnt.
Even though a number of specifics with regards to the beta-test are not yet decided, I want to give you some info up-front so that you can calm down a little.

Zuerst einmal: es wird eine PC-Beta geben und es tut uns leid, wenn die Roadmap für Verwirrung gesorgt hat.
Firstly: There will be a PC-beta and we apologise if the road-map had caused any confusion. (Some people were asking if the beta was only for PS3.)

Momentan planen wir, mit dem den Beta-Test von FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn im November zu beginnen.
Currently, we are planning to begin the beta test for FINAL FASTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn in November.

Natürlich werden wir unser bestes tun, um den Zeitplan der Roadmap einzuhalten aber wie wir bereits in der Vergangenheit gesagt haben, steht die Qualität des Spiels für uns natürlich an erster Stelle. Um diese Qualität zu gewährleisten kann es sein, dass wir unter Umständen vom derzeitigen Zeitplan abweichen müssen. Momentan braucht ihr euch darum aber keine Sorgen zu machen, denn bisher verläuft alles nach Plan.
Naturally, we will do our best to keep to this timetable in the roadmap, but as we have said in the past, the quality of the game is our highest priority. To ensure this level of quality, it may be that we have to deviate from the timetable occasionally. However currently, there is not need for concern, because everything up to this point has been going to plan.

Ich hoffe, dass ich eure Fragen beantworten konnte und entschuldige mich nochmals dafür, dass unsere Roadmap für Verwirrung gesorgt hat. Wenn ihr noch weitere Fragen habt, werde ich mein bestes tun, um sie euch zu beantworten.
I hope I was able to answer your questions and once again apologise if our roadmap had caused confusion. If you have further questions, I will do my best to answer them.

That should shed some light.

[Tonkra]

Lmao! Why are some of you having such a hard time getting it? Are you guys like... In denial, or something? This has already been pointed out in this thread like 20 times, but since people seem to keep missing it or something, here it is again:
It's straight from the mouth of the director of this game that the open beta is planed to start in January, the only thing left to ponder is how long it's going to be before they end the beta and launch 2.0...

the interview which you have quoted.. Yoshida says no where if it is PC or PS3 closed beta or for both. and they talked about the ps3 version is maybe going to be released later than the PC version




@ Catapult

yea i wanted to post this,too unfortunatley we still do not know if its like that if we all can join the beta or if it is a real closed beta with less testers.


whatever.. an OFFICIAL actual news would'nt be bad.. i mean, when some community reps seem to have that much information why we cant have it as news on the loadstone page.. seriously.

[Madrox]

the interview which you have quoted.. Yoshida says no where if it is PC or PS3 closed beta or for both. and they talked about the ps3 version is maybe going to be released later than the PC version
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@ Catapult

yea i wanted to post this,too unfortunatley we still do not know if its like that if we all can join the beta or if it is a real closed beta with less testers.


whatever.. an OFFICIAL actual news would'nt be bad.. i mean, when some community reps seem to have that much information why we cant have it as news on the loadstone page.. seriously.

You people are all in denial

[Arcell]

The interviews state that 1.x will go down when 2.0 beta starts, however they never specified which beta. Is it the start of open beta or closed beta? If it's the start of the first closed beta than that's way more than the month that they've stated it would take to transfer the data. So basically, we have no idea when the servers are going to shut down really. Until they specify which one it's just guessing and speculation.

[Madrox]

The interviews state that 1.x will go down when 2.0 beta starts, however they never specified which beta. Is it the start of open beta or closed beta? If it's the start of the first closed beta than that's way more than the month that they've stated it would take to transfer the data. So basically, we have no idea when the servers are going to shut down really. Until they specify which one it's just guessing and speculation.

People are probably basing the cut off time to be around the end of the 3 month period that they took away our 3+ month billing and end of legacy time frame. I do not want to be without xiv for 3-5 months and hope they make sure we dont have to wait that long.