After the issues with the European Square Enix store preventing fans from pre-ordering the first Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn expansion, Heavensward, Square Enix has now released a schedule for when pre-orders will be available. Square Enix will be staggering the pre-orders for the various editions over the next 24 hours to “ensure a smoother launch “, see below for details:

• Tuesday March 17, 2015 13:00 p.m. (GMT)
  Launch of the Square Enix Store/Boutique
• Tuesday March 17, 2015 14:00 p.m. (GMT)
  Pre-orders commence for the digital versions of the Standard and Collector’s Edition of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward, and the all-in-one bundle, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, on the Square Enix Store
• Wednesday March 18, 2015 07:00 a.m. (GMT)
  Pre-orders commence for the physical, boxed version of the Collector’s Edition of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward

Heavensward is due to release on June 23, 2015. Those who pre-order will be able to access the game early on June 19, 2015, as well as receiving the Baron Circlet and Earrings, as well as the Black Chocobo Courier minion.

SOURCE: Square Enix forums

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