(06-15-2015, 04:19 PM)RiniKett Wrote: I'm sorry, I was very vague with my description. I wasn't aware of a new launcher, or a place to download the patch on your own. Basically, in many mmos that launch an expansion through a digital upgrade, they release a patch at some point before launch that updates everyone's client to have the required files for the new game. Even those who have not purchased will receive the patch just so they can still see the new models, etc. When you purchase the game it simply unlocks the availability of the content, BUT....Where or when is this such patch? My guess, it will be larger than 10 gigs for a new world and quests and such....And I run a 100kbs download. This is the only reason I was wondering the patch date. Of course, they might not even use this method I am only guessing on past experiences with different games.
Sorry for the confusion.
Best I can give is what is in the early access notes:
Quote:Regarding the Early Access game client
- Windows/Steam users
Users who have registered their early access codes and are currently playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will have their game client updated automatically as we near early access and will not need to download a separate client. Users who do not have the FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn client can download it here.
(http://sqex.to/ffxiv_client_en)
- PlayStation®3 / PlayStation®4 (physical package version)
After registering the pre-order promotion code*, you will be prompted to download the client from PlayStation Store. * This is scheduled to be delivered before the start of early access.
- PlayStation®3 / PlayStation®4 (PSN download version)
After pre-ordering from PlayStation Store, you will be prompted to enable automatic downloads to have the game pre-loaded on your console starting June 17, 2015. The Heavensward software will be available for pre-load two days before Early Access begins and will automatically download to your PS3/PS4 if automatic downloads are enabled. (Click here to learn how to enable pre-loading on PS3/PS4.)
Given that the download doesn't seem to have started already on PC, I would guess that it will become available like other patches when the servers go down for maintenance at 2 AM PDT on Jun 18. Admittedly I haven't seen anything to confirm that one way or another, and the notes above are from June 5th, so things may have changed. But it does seem to fit the pattern.
