Thread: 1.0 - Collectors Edition question (most likely been asked)

If you were in Open Beta and still want Early Access you should still be able to use your pre-order code as you already have the final release client on your computer and no one will be able to register their copy of Final Fantasy XIV until official release or the release of the Mogstation. The purchase of the Digital Collector's edition would only be for early access in this case. So you paid that much for the early access.

Once official release rolls around though it sounds like you'll have to purchase a digital upgrade. You just might be able to get away with receiving your pre order code. Wait a tic'. Return the Digital Collector's edition. Confirm refund. Enter pre order code. Play early access. Wait for official release. Then purchase the digital upgrade.

That's the only way I think you could game the system being a 1.0 non legacy player who still wants access to your non-legacy 1.0 character and play during the early access.