Arcanist is ready and will be implemented for Phase 4.
Arcanist* confirmed-DD/DPS oriented, not a healer.
Subscription time cards will be made available.
Veteran Rewards(depending on what subscription time you purchase.) are confirmed.
PVP and housing for Phase 4 and fishing!
Holiday/Seasonal events with vanity gear.
Crystal Tower implementation pushed back for later patch.
Duty Finder may be used for que'ing to "Crystal Tower"
Barber/Beauty shop planned for 2.1 patch-(includes: Hair style/Color, Facial Hair, Eye Color, Tattoo/Color, Face Paint/Color.)
Implementation of Race/Sex change.
Job-Artifact Quests: Confirmed soloable w/ NPC help.
Unicorn Mount confirmed.(Must unlock through CNJ/WHM quests, but will be available for other Class/Job use after unlocked.)
World Service Transfer confirmed(Up to a possible 8 characters.)

They're implementing a veteran sub system. With a normal monthly sub, the reward items would trickle in gradually. If you pay for six months or a year, you get all the items at once.

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/topics/detail?id=10982e2b30371a138e97d0f6bf198b0ef6c9c8dc

I'll still have to prioritize logging on when they open the gates, to create the Linkshell before someone beats us to it. As I only got around to creating an FC during phase3, I'm not sure what the regulations and requirements are for creating a Linkshell (Linkshell is effectively a chat channel that you can hand access out to selectively).

Take it easy during Open Beta~

http://eu.finalfantasyxiv.com/benchmark/en/download/index.html

Get it while it's hot. Also don't forget arrstatus.com for up to the second countdown until phase4 and live.

http://forum.square-enix.com/ARR-Test/threads/77221-Beta-Test-Phase-3-Schedule-%2807-08-2013%29?p=934710#post934710

Take it easy this weekend, no rat-race to deal with just yet.