I asked around, the way it works on PS4 is the pre-order content is allotted to one account only, which I suppose defaults it to the main account.
@CptOx You mention sub-accounts (plural) - did you buy the add-on multiple times or did you buy it once (using a sub-account) and it was enough for all sub-accounts?
I share your opinion that with prior knowledge I would have avoided the Deluxe pre-order and have opted for the Standard pre-order with the "upgrade" later. I can't help but wonder whether this omission was intentional or an oversight by EA. I previously brought up both options in this thread.
I find it very strange that we don't have any response (official or otherwise) from EA in this thread beyond the initial "solution", more so with this thread linked from the FAQ.
Today my daughter was asking where her deluxe imp was. I came across this thread and have to say how unimpressed I am with the way EA/Popcap have handled this.
Honestly, a sub-account is tied to the main account in such a way that there is really no potential for abuse. I agree that if I purchase a Deluxe Edition, all the accounts which list the installed PS4 as the primary PS4 should benefit from the Deluxe bonus items. Especially sub-accounts.
After reading through, and deciding that I needed to keep the peace in the house, I paid the $10 for the upgrade using the sub-account. As I only have the one sub-account, I really don't know if it would apply to just the one that purchased it, or to all. However, given the way the Deluxe was handled from the original pre-order, I suspect it would have to be the same idea - only the account purchasing the upgrade to Deluxe gets the items.
@Gorantoth I totally agree - I don't think EA really thought this through.
For me, the problems right now are in the wording, it's still called "Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Upgrade" when clearly it's not and also the lack of any solution to the pre-order content for sub-accounts.
I can only hope that the next patch will resolve the issue.
