Producer Akihiko Matsui and director Yoji Fujito walk us through Final Fantasy XI's August 2022 version update details, including a delay for the new Sortie feature, the next part of The Voracious Resurgence scenario, and the Ambuscade update. This month's Ambuscade update Volume One features Ramuh, while Volume Two features Morbols. Enemy summoners in the Ramuh encounter are now susceptible to heavy and bind effects, which will make it easier to go on the offensive. However, they now take reduced damage from various damage types, including non-elemental damage. You may need to switch up your strategy from before. The Morbols idol group SHINING BLESS encounter returning from 2018 is largely unchanged, but a Golden Bomb will appear if you fulfill certain requirements — it's even possible to run into multiple Golden Bombs if you plan correctly. This is a good opportunity to earn hallmarks. Exemplar Points will no longer be gained or lost in Ambuscade. The team envisions Ambuscade as a "place for returnees and players who just hit level 99 to take their first step into end-game content by way of getting better equipment and learning about max level combat systems in a trial-and-error way." Therefore, the team wanted to reduce the

Final Fantasy XI Online's July 2022 update is live, and features a bunch of smaller-scale battle adjustments and updates for Ambuscade. In the summary below, we get an idea of what to expect. For Ambuscade — this month's Volume One features Goblins, while Volume Two features Antlions, and both of these encounters have been adjusted to be easier. However, in order to maintain an appropriate difficulty for each level, the Goblins have had some of their damage increased and given Regain. Volume One and Two's have been eased for Easy difficulty and below and in general there have been a variety of adjustments. Regarding the Spike Flail ability used by Wyrm enemies in Domain Invasion, which was adjusted last month. The team received feedback the Spike Flair was triggering on players who were attacking from the flank. Until now, bosses were sectioned into two 180-degree arcs in the front and back. So depending on where you stood on the flank, certain positions would've been considered to be on the rear. To address this, they divided bosses into four arcs of 90 degrees each, and you'll only be "behind the boss" if you're in the 90-degree arc behind them. Monster for farming

Today is Final Fantasy XI's monthly update, and it brings more of the Voracious Resurgence scenario along with updates to Ambuscade and other battle-related features. Check out our summary along with the June update patch notes below: In June's Ambuscade update, Volume One will feature an repeat encounter with Qutrub, but this time there will be less damage coming from each enemy when the minion is around. However, the boss's special abilities "Turn the Tables" and "Spin the Tables" deal a cumulative amount of damage and will KO you if your HP is critical. Volume Two features a new boss encounter against a Doll along with a Magic Pot and Spheroid as minions. Dealing damage to the minions or defeating them will make it easier to damage your main enemy and the team hopes you try this one out. Next up is the latest update to The Voracious Resurgence scenario. The second chapter of Part 8 will be added and characters including Maat and Mumor will be returning as it continues to unfold in the Jeuno region. May's update included the first chapter. Regarding battle-related updates, the Master Level cap will be increased to 40. Eventually the cap will reach the final

Final Fantasy XI's May 2022 Update is now available. In the latest developer digest, producer Akihiko Matsui and director Yoji Fujito share a breakdown of what's new in the May 2022 update. In Ambuscade, Volume One features Mamool Ja, while Volume Two features Pteraketos - both of them are returning bosses. In Volume One, the team adjusted the color of the Mamool Ja to match the color of their element for easier recognition. As for Volume Two, they increased the damage dealt when striking the enemy's weakness. However this does make enmity management harder so Matsui warns tanks to be sure and keep things under control. In this anniversary month of May, a Golden Bomb will be making an appearance in Volume Two - players can defeat it for a nice bonus. The version update will also adjust returning Ambuscade bosses. Regarding The Voracious Resurgence scenario update, the story begins with none other than Maat himself. The team teases that it's great timing for his appearance during the anniversary, and they hope you look forward to the story that will unfold. As for miscellaneous updates, a new version of the "Vana'diel March" song has been composed by Naoshi Mizuta for the 20th anniversary

This year marks 20 years since Final Fantasy XI first made it on the scene. The game will be celebrating this milestone on May 16 and along with it a new version update. Players will be able to dip their toes into the first half of The Voracious Resurgence, Chapter 8. The story this time focuses on Maat, who has found himself in a bit of trouble. Both Ambuscades will be reruns - volume 1 features Mamool Ja mages displaying their proper colors and improvements to make the battle more exciting. Volume 2 is the pteraketos battle with a special ability that makes it easier to deal damage than in the past. We Are Vana'diel is also getting special content on May 16. More information on the May version update can be found here. Additionally, Square Enix will be posting an anniversary livestream on May 8 starting at 3:45AM EDT. The stream promises to be five hours long and include new information on the game and several staff members to share their memories of FFXI's development over the years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVwb60nU1IA

Coinciding with Final Fantasy XI's 20th anniversary, "The Maiden's Rhapsody" collaboration event will return in Final Fantasy XIV on April 28th and continue through May 18th. During this event, you'll be able to score some FFXI-themed gear, specifically the Amatsu set worn by Iroha, who also appears here. If you've already completed the event and want to experience it again, you'll be able to make use of the game's new-ish Seasonal Replay function to start anew or pick up where you left off. You won't be able to obtain duplicates of the same rewards however. You can also catch our full recording of the event below: Duration:Begin: Thursday, April 28 @ 1:00am PDTEnd: Wednesday, May 18 @ 7:59am PDTLocation: Remumu @ Limsa Lominsa, Upper Decks Requirements:• Level 15• Access to Limsa Lominsa, Upper Decks• Compatible with Seasonal Replay feature Rewards:Amatsu Hachigane (head)Amatsu Togi (body)Amatsu Tekko (hands)Amatsu Haidate (legs)Amatsu Sune-ate (feet) Final Fantasy XIV • The Maiden's Rhapsody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pJQp8TOdtg

In Final Fantasy XI's April update, out today, the latest chapter of the Voracious Resurgence scenario. Part to of Chapter 7 will begin from a particular character in Windurst Walls and the team hopes you'll enjoy the story as it approaches a "momentous climax." This month's Ambuscade will feature Quadav in Volume One and Beasts in Volume Two -- both of which are returning bosses. This time, the team has adjusted Volume One so that the frequency of abilities the boss uses will be lower, as well as how many minions spawn. Enemy HP values for Volume Two have been reduced. The A.M.AN. Trove is being revamped a bit to freshen up the experience, where exclusive accessories can be obtained by using these features. These accessories have unique "risk and return" types of effects, to reflect the spirit of the content. The reward table itself has also been adjust to include existing gear items, and the removal of items that are easily obtained. Used orbs, when returned to the NPC Greyson, "something good may happen." Improvements have also been made to mechanics to heighten their appeal. The Apex monsters that were added to Crawler's Nest were incorrectly missing curse resistance that enemies

Final Fantasy XI's March 2022 update has arrived, and with it comes returning Ambuscade bosses and additional monsters. Producer Akihiko Matsui and director Yoji Fujito host the latest video digest that walks us through the details. For Ambuscade, Volume One will feature Antica and Volume Two will feature Treant. These are returning bosses, but in this iteration the Treant's mechanics and HP have been eased. The concept of the encounter is the same, and is based on the blooming window of the cherry blossom tree, a Japanese tradition. Players whose food effects are stolen by the boss's Chelate will be able to deal greater damage during the occasionally recurring "flower-viewing time." Producer Matsui advises to prepare some meals when taking on this challenge. The team will also implement additional monsters by adding them to the Crawler's Nest . These monsters will be in the area beyond a door that has, up until now, been previously sealed. You'll be able to tell them apart from the existing monsters by their color. Exemplar Points should be easier to collect than battling monsters in Promyvion or Alzadaal, and there will be monsters that will be a great source of Job Points. Regarding the Voracious Resurgence, the

Final Fantasy XI's February 2022 update has arrived, and with it comes the seventh chapter of The Voracious Resurgence which will see adventurers travel to Bastok. Previous chapters have taken place across Vana'diel, each with their own scenario. Square Enix has also implemented additional Mog Wardrobes 5 through 8 to store additional items players may hoard on their adventure. This service requires an additional fee, and each wardrobe may store up to 80 pieces of equipment each. In addition to some small systems updates, Square Enix is also holding several in-game events and promotions. Check it all out below: Update Summary (Full update can be found here.) A new entry has been added to The Voracious Resurgence.Players must have completed the quest Dance of the Tengu and speak to Gumbah in Bastok Mines (J-7) to accept the new quest.The monthly records of Eminence objectives have been swapped out.A new designation has been added.Ambuscade has undergone the following additions and adjustments.The foes in Normal and Intense Ambuscades have been swapped out. As such, the corresponding Records of Eminence objectives have changed.Certain items obtainable in exchange for hallmarks have been swapped out.Certain items obtainable for total hallmarks have been swapped out.Certain items obtainable in exchange for badges of

Final Fantasy XI's November 2021 update has arrived, and with it comes the sixth chapter of The Voracious Resurgence which will see adventurers travel to Reisenjima. Previous chapters have taken place across Vana'diel, each with their own scenario. In a larger-scale features update, a new job advancement system called Master Levels has been implemented. This new progression will allow you to power up a job that is mastered, thereby increasing basic attributes and the maximum level of a support job. In addition to some small systems updates, Square Enix is also holding several in-game events and promotions. Check it all out below: Update Summary (Full update can be found here.) A new chapter has been added to The Voracious Resurgence.Players must speak with Reikuu in Reisenjima (K-8) after having completed the quest The Sea Sage as it is prerequisite to accept this latest quest.The quest 'Inside the Belly' has undergone the following additions and adjustmentsAdditional fish are now valid turn-ins for the quest.Additional rewards have been added.The chance to receive an item will now increase when a bigger fish is traded.The quest 'Apocalypse Nigh' now has a wait time of one Vana'diel day before the player is able to progress.The ability to start the process for