Finally, we have a preliminary set of notes for what they'll be adding into patch 5.3, click the image for the full set of changes:
Also we have some info about the changes to the Starter Edition and Free Trial post 5.3 as well:
We are pleased to announce that the FINAL FANTASY XIV Starter Edition will be updated to include Heavensward and all associated content at the release of Patch 5.3 on Tuesday, August 11! This change also applies to all existing owners of the Starter Edition as well.
Users will be able to experience the entirety of A Realm Reborn and dive straight into the Dragonsong War, take to the skies on flying mounts, level up to 60, play as Au Ra, dark knight, astrologian, machinist, and more.
* Service accounts will be updated to reflect this change starting on Tuesday, August 11. Please note that the registration status update may not be displayed immediately on the Mog Station.
Expansion of the Free Trial
Similarly, the FINAL FANTASY XIV Free Trial will also be upgraded to include the Heavensward expansion and related content at the launch of Patch 5.3! Spread the word to your friends and invite them to journey with you!
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I'm excited to see what it's like to fly around in the ARR areas, though to be honest I'm not the biggest fan of flying mounts in MMOs, I feel like it encourages people to not really enjoy the scenery as much if you're high up in the air. Wish the dev team would throw in some improvements to the Viera and Hrothgar races as well to bring them a little bit closer in parity with the other race choices, the lack of headgear and face/hair options compares to the others is a bit tiresome over a year out from the initial Shadowbringers release.
Curious about how the ARR experience will be post patch too, might make an alt to see how streamlined it actually is.
Last edited by Raven - on 09 August 2020
