Yes and yes. It's the same account, characters, and subscription across all platforms, but the game and expansions need to be bought per platformCan I use my account on both PC and PS4, and if I can, do I need to rebuy the game and the expansions on PC to do so?
It was for me. I did a thirty day two years ago-ish, didn't touch the game after and got thirty days again when I restarted recently.
Still showing $19.99 in the store for me :( I'm in the US
I'll check back later and maybe it will go live in the US by then.
Do I letting the games on PS4 and tie the account now to stack?, or when my current sub ends?
The XIV platinum requires almost 1000 hours of gameplay and 5.5 real months of time minimum (and therefore also 5 months of sub time you have to pay for).Uh, that sounds interesting, since I'd love to Platinum this game. I think I'm gonna hold on for that before jumping in back again.
If you've already bought it, you can't buy it again. It's already tied to your PSN/XIV account.The way SE handles this shit is dumb. I owned the game previously but have no idea where it went, think I lost it in a move, but because of that I don't think I can get the starter edition for free?
You're 100% sure that you don't have ARR PS4 on your XIV account? Go into MogStation and look at that chart on the main screen that tells you what platforms you own it onI don't know what's up, but isn't working for me, getting an error that I already own ARR. May be an issue with playing the Free Trial already on the same PS4, but I don't think it was on my primary account. I've tried making a brand new account and still have the same error.
You just straight up won't be able to play the free trial anymore on PC. You can't play the free trial on an account where you own the game. You'd have to buy a PC copy to continue playing on PC.If I'm running the free unlimited playtime trial to level 35 on pc, will this remove that level cap and out a 30 timer on my char now?
I am also curious about this on behalf of a friend.If I'm running the free unlimited playtime trial to level 35 on pc, will this remove that level cap and out a 30 timer on my char now?
You're 100% sure that you don't have ARR PS4 on your XIV account? Go into MogStation and look at that chart on the main screen that tells you what platforms you own it on
Just to be clear: The thing you did previously was main PSN account + dummy XIV account?ARR PS4 is not on my PC account, though I did have a dummy account on PS4 for the free trial a week or two ago to see how it played on console.
The error is on the PS store and I just made a brand new dummy account. It is either because of the primary account "ownership" of the free trial or perhaps my SE account email matches my PS email (that doesn't seem to make sense as I doubt Sony would pass that on). I don't know what I need to do at this point, but I may start deleting the users from the PS4 to see if that helps.
Nice. My PSN account is linked to an account that isn't my main XIV account (I had to make a new one b/c playing the PS4 beta blocked me from playing the free trial), but I'll probably just make another PSN account to get those free 30 days
Other things to note:
- The Era Free Company (read: guild) is on Ultros (NA)
- You should use someone's referral code. You'll get some free stuff when you pay for your first month
- Buying the latest expansion gives you all previous expansions. If you get in on this, do not buy the Complete Edition down the line, it'll make you make a new service account. Just buy the latest expansion.
- Yes, but you wouldn't ever have any need for the Complete Edition, just buy the latest expansion pack (it includes all previous expansions)
- Launch it, IIRC
I've always been interested in an MMO but never had the time, especially now unfortunately. I might still give it a whirl despite getting addicted to an MMO would be like the worst thing for me right now lol.
Three thirty day trial doesn't have to start immediately, right? I can download it and try it in say a couple of months if needed?
As long as you don't tie it to a Square-Enix account the time won't start ticking down until you do. I don't think it'll force you into linking the game to a SE account upon clicking the purchase button.I've always been interested in an MMO but never had the time, especially now unfortunately. I might still give it a whirl despite getting addicted to an MMO would be like the worst thing for me right now lol.
Three thirty day trial doesn't have to start immediately, right? I can download it and try it in say a couple of months if needed?
Confirming that just creating a new PSN and linking your main SE pc account will give you the +30 days? (If the SE account hasn't been tied to a psn account in the past at all), simple as that?Just to be clear: The thing you did previously was main PSN account + dummy XIV account?
And now you're trying to do NOT main PSN account + real XIV account?
Hmm. I made a fresh PSN account today for this purpose (main PSN account is linked to old XIV account used to play PS4 beta, PS4 beta locked me out of PC free trial, so I made a new XIV account which is my main account) and I bought it just fine via the web store. If you're on console, try the web store?
Done. Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it.PM me your referral code man!
I'm paying my first month in a few days and you're always so helpful on the OT!
Yes, if you already have the actual game registered on your PC account. You mentioned being on the free trial above, and like I said, you're either on the free trial or have the full game, and you need to buy the game + expansions separately per platform. No mixing and matching between trial and full game.Confirming that just creating a new PSN and linking your main SE pc account will give you the +30 days? (If the SE account hasn't been tied to a psn account in the past at all), simple as that?
Right. Main account PS4 + dummy SE to see how it played on console (since I couldn't free trial both PC/PS4 perhaps?). I was trying everything, so I deleted and am now redownloading to PS4 and will see if I can get it to work after first going to web store to purchase as you suggested. I'll let you know in about an hour. Thanks for the help!Just to be clear: The thing you did previously was main PSN account + dummy XIV account?
And now you're trying to do NOT main PSN account + real XIV account?
Hmm. I made a fresh PSN account today for this purpose (main PSN account is linked to old XIV account used to play PS4 beta, PS4 beta locked me out of PC free trial, so I made a new XIV account which is my main account) and I bought it just fine via the web store. If you're on console, try the web store?
Yep, previous question was for a friend, thanks.Done. Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it.
Yes, if you already have the actual game registered on your PC account. You mentioned being on the free trial above, and like I said, you're either on the free trial or have the full game, and you need to buy the game + expansions separately per platform. No mixing and matching between trial and full game.
The statement I underlined is correct, you can only be on the free trial on one platform, playing on multiple platforms is only possible when you buy the game on multiple platforms.Right. Main account PS4 + dummy SE to see how it played on console (since I couldn't free trial both PC/PS4 perhaps?). I was trying everything, so I deleted and am now redownloading to PS4 and will see if I can get it to work after first going to web store to purchase as you suggested. I'll let you know in about an hour. Thanks for the help!
If you've actually paid money for the PS4 version of FFXIV (not just a free trial), this wouldn't do anything. This is just the base game of XIV which you already own.So... forgive me if this is a stupid question. I bought FFXIV on PSN way back in 2014, but didn't end up playing much of it at the time. In order to download it again, I had to dig through my download list, because this "Starter Edition" is the only version that seems to be listed on PSN right now. Is there any point to me claiming this?
Got it. Thanks for the reply.If you've actually paid money for the PS4 version of FFXIV (not just a free trial), this wouldn't do anything. This is just the base game of XIV which you already own.
Dungeons are done with 3 other players , while Trials (boss fights) are done with 7 other players. All open-world content and general questing can be done solo.Also, how 'solo-able' is this game? I don't usually play MMOs and I'm primarily a single player kinda person but hearing about the story stuff in this is intriguing.
I'm thinking about giving this a shot, but if I'm completely new what makes more sense to start with, the free trial demo or this starter pack that's temp free?
Also, how 'solo-able' is this game? I don't usually play MMOs and I'm primarily a single player kinda person but hearing about the story stuff in this is intriguing.
Web store purchase worked! Thank you for all your help!The statement I underlined is correct, you can only be on the free trial on one platform, playing on multiple platforms is only possible when you buy the game on multiple platforms.
Yeah, I was actually getting errors earlier as well, and some people on Twitter were reporting the same thing (all in regards to actually purchasing it off PSN). Logging out and back in on webstore fixed it for me, but something's fucky with it
If you've actually paid money for the PS4 version of FFXIV (not just a free trial), this wouldn't do anything. This is just the base game of XIV which you already own.
A friend is having trouble getting it to work. The level cap is still stuck on level 35 when she boots this up? Is it because she hasn't registered this free copy? Does she need to add payment option?
It sounds like it is registered but the XP bar is still locked for her, I can't remember how I did it beyond having to do it on Mogstation.
Last question.
Can I download now and activate at any time if want?
For example if I want to save my free 30 days (have a PC account and trying to get it on PS4 for the free 30 days) for the next patch can I do that?
So I just grabbed this on PSN, always wanted to try FF14 out, and...there's nothing? No download in my library, no link in the webstore. If it wasn't for my email receipt it would be like it never existed. Any ideas?
It sounds like it is registered but the XP bar is still locked for her, I can't remember how I did it beyond having to do it on Mogstation.
She says it does have that yes, a circle under the PS4 section only for A Realm Reborn. Her character doesn't seem to be getting XP at all from killing mobs or anything.Yes.
Hm... Try downloading the Free Trial. It's technically the full game so it might just have you register your account upon boot up.
Does Mogstation show the PS4 version registered? Usually little circles indicating which versions are tied to that acc.
She says it does have that yes, a circle under the PS4 section only for A Realm Reborn. Her character doesn't seem to be getting XP at all from killing mobs or anything.
Yes, she is. I think we'v figured it out she seems to be getting XP from quests now, and can access the marketplace she didn't get anything from mobs though.Wait. Sorry I know this a dumb question but they playing the PS4 version right? Not just registering the PS4 version to get the 30 days?