ARR release date not there but thee is info on CE

[Mjollnir]

wonder what they doing with "playing with multiple characters at the same time"

http://support.jp.square-enix.com/fa...5&id=5383&la=2

Will I be able to play with more than one character at the same time?

Yes, but this depends on your choice of platform.
If you wish to have multiple characters available to play with simultaneously, please refer to the explanations below and ensure you have a copy of the game and a registration code for each character you wish to use.

■ Windows only: To use 3 characters simultaneously, you need:
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- 2 registration codes; either received with the game or acquired from the "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center"
*You can register up to 8 registration codes per Square Enix account.
*The "FINAL FANTASY XIV Service Center" website will be available after the game is launched. Please note this website can only be accessed if you have purchased FINAL FANTASY XIV and created a service account.

■ Windows + PlayStation 3: To use a character from each version simultaneously, you need:
- A Square Enix account
- A copy of the Windows version
- A copy of the PlayStation 3 version
*You can register up to 8 registration codes per Square Enix account.
*Please create separate service accounts for the Windows version and the PlayStation 3 version of FINAL FANTASY XIV. You will not be able to play at the same time if you register the codes under the same service account.

■PlayStation 3 only: Playing with 3 characters simultaneously:
Unfortunately,it's not possible to use multiple characters on this platform.