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So I've decided to jump back into FFXIV Heavensward for PS4. I went ahead and renewed my subscription and even transferred servers (Famfrit)! I've re-installed the game and once I logged in, I noticed that I'll need to re-install all of the patches as well, not a big deal until I've hit the May 27th 2015 patch. I've tried multiple options such as changing the DNS to Google's 8.8.8.8, or using a hot spot to install the problem patch, still no go. I was wondering if there's another way I could get this patch installed so that I can get back into the game? Would it be possible to download the patch onto a USB drive and tried to install it that way?
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I've thought about contacting Square Enix to see if I could get some sort of refund since I can't play the game what-so-ever but I feel like that might be a slim chance and I'll end up losing the $50 I've spent.
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I gave this another try and it ended up working. For those who may be still experiencing an issue, the recent patch that was pushed out, 3.5 might have had a hand in it. I've had it crash once, with that said, once I've gotten the error code, I did the following: closed the application, reopened the application and finished the install from there. I've also heard that there maybe a timer on the client so every five minutes I moved my controller to make sure it doesn't time out.
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Over the weekend I decided to dive in and get a PS4 Pro with some Christmas money and my buddy says, 'hey we should give FFXIV a shot!' I think yea! Let's do it! I love Destiny and I've never gotten into a true MMO and I love FF, so why not?!?
So I do my research and find out that the best way to get into the game was to purchase Realm Reborn. No problem. Except it's not available in physical form ANYWHERE...
So whatever. I'll just purchase it via the PSN because it's only $20 and I get a 30 day trial. Why not?!?! Right?!?!
Welp, I purchase and download the 11 GB game to my brand new PS4 Pro, no problem. Then I proceed the launch the program. Then it opens up this SHITTY ASS client (obviously made for some unoptimized web-browser) and proceeds to make me sign up for a Square Enix account. No problem. I've done this sort of thing before. I'm familiar with the process. So I do it.
1hour later... after I FINALLY receive the confirmation email, it starts downloading crap through the most HORRIBLE game client EVER! Another goddamn 11 GB patch...
I mean seriously?! This thing is going to download a frikin' patch the size of the game download itself? Okay whatever.
Fast forward to 4 DAYS and I have not been able to play the frikin game because after about 1GB into the download of these patch files it quits and says 'unable to download patch files' through the client and automatically relaunches the client and proceeds to make me log in AGAIN!!!!
I've gone through every trouble shoot. I've deleted the game and everything and re downloaded it. Talked to every tech representative from EVERY company (my ISP, PSN, Square Enix online chat) and NO ONE has a solution that DOES NOT make me go over the data cap for my internet service!... which is 1 TB for home network and 2 GBs for my own VPN (using my phone as a tether).
Un-frikin-believable!... what a waste of time, money, and resources...
Has anyone encountered this issue and resolved it? because if the ENTIRE internet is not able to offer a solution then I'm SOL!
Edit: Day 5
Well GOOD NEWS! It worked! I woke up this morning after leaving the PS4 on all night and I saw a big green 'PLAY' button.
That's good right? That means I don't have to download anymore patches right?... RIGHT?!? Lol.
Good riddance what a horrible process.
I got really nervous because when I checked the download around 1am it had slowed to a crawl at .2mb/s. I was patient and persistent though and lft it and it sped back up to .62mb/s around 2am.
Special thanks to AuthenticM and Okawa-San and everyone else that made suggestions.
So I do my research and find out that the best way to get into the game was to purchase Realm Reborn. No problem. Except it's not available in physical form ANYWHERE...
So whatever. I'll just purchase it via the PSN because it's only $20 and I get a 30 day trial. Why not?!?! Right?!?!
Welp, I purchase and download the 11 GB game to my brand new PS4 Pro, no problem. Then I proceed the launch the program. Then it opens up this SHITTY ASS client (obviously made for some unoptimized web-browser) and proceeds to make me sign up for a Square Enix account. No problem. I've done this sort of thing before. I'm familiar with the process. So I do it.
1hour later... after I FINALLY receive the confirmation email, it starts downloading crap through the most HORRIBLE game client EVER! Another goddamn 11 GB patch...
I mean seriously?! This thing is going to download a frikin' patch the size of the game download itself? Okay whatever.
Fast forward to 4 DAYS and I have not been able to play the frikin game because after about 1GB into the download of these patch files it quits and says 'unable to download patch files' through the client and automatically relaunches the client and proceeds to make me log in AGAIN!!!!
I've gone through every trouble shoot. I've deleted the game and everything and re downloaded it. Talked to every tech representative from EVERY company (my ISP, PSN, Square Enix online chat) and NO ONE has a solution that DOES NOT make me go over the data cap for my internet service!... which is 1 TB for home network and 2 GBs for my own VPN (using my phone as a tether).
Un-frikin-believable!... what a waste of time, money, and resources...
Has anyone encountered this issue and resolved it? because if the ENTIRE internet is not able to offer a solution then I'm SOL!
Edit: Day 5
Well GOOD NEWS! It worked! I woke up this morning after leaving the PS4 on all night and I saw a big green 'PLAY' button.
That's good right? That means I don't have to download anymore patches right?... RIGHT?!? Lol.
Good riddance what a horrible process.
I got really nervous because when I checked the download around 1am it had slowed to a crawl at .2mb/s. I was patient and persistent though and lft it and it sped back up to .62mb/s around 2am.
Special thanks to AuthenticM and Okawa-San and everyone else that made suggestions.