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Final Fantasy XI's May Update is available today, ahead of the game's 17th anniversary, and features updates to the Ambuscade content, changes to White Mage, and more. This time around, director Yoji Fujito and producer Akihiko Matsui took to YouTube to share a short video to highlight what's new. For further details, you can check out the official forum's written digest here. https://youtu.be/pcn5X3vOiy4 Furthermore, to celebrate the game's anniversary, Square Enix is also renewing its Return Home to Vana'diel free login campaign…

Back in 2015, Square Enix held a special event for Final Fantasy XI to announce future plans for the title. Alongside the final expansion called Rhapsodies of Vana'diel, it was revealed that Nexon was teaming up with the company to produce an updated, mobile version of the game for a worldwide audience. In the three years that haven elapsed we haven't seen much, but new screenshots have surfaced from development via a job listing for a character modeler on Nexon's careers…

It's hard to believe but Final Fantasy XI is primed to celebrate its 15th anniversary this year. Final Fantasy's first online game started service way back in May 2002 and still lives with more updates planned for the foreseeable future. In a new message posted on PlayOnline, producer Akihiko Matsui shared his message for the New Year, resolving to work even harder for those still playing and those who wish to return to the world of Vana'diel: …

Final Fantasy XV's car radio continues to surprise with its storied library of fan favorites. Our friends at Gamer Escape gave it a spin this weekend and discovered the Final Fantasy MMOs are represented in full force. Here's the tracks they managed to spot: Final Fantasy XI Shinryu Melodies Errant Ragnarok Iron Collosus Tavnazian Archipelago Fighters of the Crystal Sanctuary…

Hearken back to the Future of Final Fantasy XI broadcast Square Enix held just over a year ago and you'll recall the company's debut of the Vana'diel Project. This included several major announcements: a new scenario called Rhapsodies of Vana'diel concluding the main scenario Final Fantasy XI, a new mobile title called Final Fantasy Grandmasters set in the world of Vana'diel, and a future mobile project developed in partnership with Nexon Korea. The last of which is dubbed a "Massively Multiplayer…

While support for console version of Final Fantasy XI have recently shut down, Square Enix plans to continue to support the PC version of the game through its fourteen-year anniversary of service. In a special announcement today, Yoji Fujito will take the place of Mizuki Ito as director of Final Fantasy XI. Fujito has served the team by producing system and non-battle content; he shared this message below via the game's official site. …

Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XI are teaming up once again with a new crossover event celebrating the release of the final chapter to the Rhapsodies of Vana’diel storyline. Iroha - the main character in the FFXI-based scenario - has come to visit the land of Eorzea from today (November 11th) through December 31st. Fans can take part in a series of quests and snag some cool in-game items - including Iroha's armor. The full details and rewards can…

Square Enix has new plans for Final Fantasy XI, as the company revealed a new initiative today with the "Vana'diel Project - a series of programs set to coincide with the game's 14 years of service. The first of these initiatives is the final scenario of Vana'diel. The first chapter of this content, known as “Rhapsodies of Vana’diel,” will be released starting May 2015 as part of a series of patch updates. It's meant to serve as the crowning achievement…

Square Enix is set to share some information on the future of Final Fantasy XI on Thursday, March 19th. The conference will be broadcast online and it's there the company will be detailing their plans on the storied MMO going forward. The event will be available on YouTube from 16:00 JST (3AM EDT). The stream will be in Japanese only and will be made public when the event begins. An English language digest will be made available on the official…

Final Fantasy XI's December update is now live, Square Enix announced today, and brings with it a wealth of new Adoulin lore to explore. Rounding out the patch players can expect new quests that dive even deeper into the lore of Adoulin by focusing on the witches of the Blackthorn Coven and the exorcists, which were only briefly touched upon in the main scenario; the debut of the “Gifts” system that allows players to unlock various job-specific bonuses and special…

To celebrate today's date, "11/11", Square Enix is offering up a number of new campaigns, content and activities for its long-running MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. Starting today, fans can experience the final update to the Seekers of Adoulin storyline, the addition of the Unity Concord system, job adjustments and more. Set to run through November 17th, anyone who held a previous Final Fantasy XI service account that's now inactive as of November 8th can return for free. Should you be missing…

As Final Fantasy XI turns 12 this year, Square Enix is readying up some new updates to coincide with the long-running MMORPG's latest milestone. In addition to new Skeers of Adoulin missions and new areas, the development team will be introducing the Mog Wardrobe, which will allow players to store even more of their in-game equipment. This update will also see the introduction of Ergon Weapons for both the rune fencer and geomancer job classes. Two new high-tier mission battlefields…

It looks like the next event to grace the realm of Eorzea will happen next week when both Dragon Quest X and Final Fantasy XI invade Final Fantasy XIV for a limited time. Starting on January 21st, XI's Shantotto and Golem enemies from Dragon Quest will be apart of the game's quest and FATE-based content. Participants will have the chance to redeem rewards for a Wind-up Shantotto minion and a Wind-up Brickman minion as well as a Thug's Mug mask following…

In celebration of Fina Fantasy XI's 11th anniversary this year, Square Enix have launched a new welcome back campaign in an effort to entice users to take up arms in Vana'diel once again. The Vana’diel Experience Campaign Planned to begin at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) today, all inactive players who have previously subscribed to Final Fantasy XI will automatically have their accounts reactivated and will be able to play free of charge during the campaign period. To participate, the…

Revealed back at TGS, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest will be crossing over to each other starting next month in their respective online worlds in an anniversary celebration of sorts. Final Fantasy XI marks 11 years of service, while Dragon Quest X has been around for one year and Final Fantasy XIV restarted back in August. Final Fantasy XI will be the first title to kick off the event, with Dragon Quest items invading on December 11th. Sage Hourou from Dragon…

Square Enix took the stage today that Lightning won't be alone on her journey to Eorzea. As apart of a new collaboration campaign, Final Fantasy XI, XIV and Dragon Quest X are teaming up to bring cross-over content into each other's realms. Entering A Realm Reborn will be XIs Shantotto. Players will be able to battle her in a FATE as well as collect a miniature minion version. Another FATE will feature the golems of Dragon Quest, with more details to…

Final Fantasy XI marks its 11th year in service this month and with it some free add-ons and bonuses for devoted players. To celebrate, Square Enix is offering three add-ons - Vision of Abyssea, Scars of Abyssea, and Heroes of Abyssea - free of charge for those who've yet to try out this higher level content. In order to experience these, players will need to be in possession of Rise of the Zilart and Wings of the Goddess expansions, as well…

A new patch for Final Fantasy XI's latest expansion - Seekers of Adoulin - will be available Monday, April 29th Square Enix has announced today. This update will include all-new battle content including: • Delve – By using a special item, up to eighteen players can plunge into spatial distortions known as “fractures” to vanquish five powerful monsters and their leader. Players are rewarded with powerful equipment after completing a successful fracture. • Otherworldly Skirmishes – Up to six different players…

Square Enix has released the Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin launch trailer! The Trailer: FINAL FANTASY® XI: Seekers of Adoulin™ is now available for purchase on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC platforms. Online servers will go live later this evening. The latest addition to the decade-strong online game features new areas to explore and develop, along with two new jobs to master and a horde of new beasts and monsters to defeat. A new…

The newest Final Fantasy XI expansion, Seekers of Adoulin, has been released! Here is a quick rundown of the patch notes. New Content: The continent of Ulbuka has been added! Players can get to it by going to the Grand Duchy of Jeuno in Jeuno. 12 News zones: Western & Eastern Adoulin. Rala Waterways and Rala Waterways . Yahse Hunting Grounds, Ceizak Battlegrounds, Foret de Hennetiel, Morimar Basalt Fields, Sih Gates, Moh Gates and both Cirdas Caverns and Cirdas Caverns . Colonization and Adoulin…