Final Fantasy XI's content updates continue with today's launch of the latest material added to The Voracious Resurgence storyline along with a new campaign event for June. Throughout this month, players can cash in on bonus rewards and increased item drop rates for a variety of content. The Sunshine Seeker event is also underway, which has players transforming into mandragoras to complete tasks for special gear and alter ego. June's update details the following: The Voracious Resurgence Update – Travel to Aht Urhgan where the stage is set for those who oppose the gods--the next part in the fourth chapter of The Voracious Resurgence is now live with a special reward for those who complete this step of the story.Sunshine Seeker Event – The Sunshine Seeker event is available now through Sunday, June 20 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT), and delves further into some of the characters introduced in the quest Babban Ny Mheillea. Don the guise of a mandragora and complete the tasks posed to you to receive special equipment and an alter ego of the eponymous mandragora.Ambuscade Update – This month’s update to Ambuscade features Uragnites as a new foe to challenge, alongside the return of giants.Stayin' Cool with Cool Equipment

Final Fantasy XI's "Voracious Resurgence" campaign is live today in the game's May Update. Now in it's fourth chapter, players will travel to Bastok where conflict with the empire is growing. Ambuscade has also been updated with new enemies and several jobs have been adjusted. "A tense conflict begins to coalesce in BastokWill the young girl's words fall upon deaf ears?At the same time, across the ocean in Aht Urhgan,a fearsome threat rears its ugly head." Cornelia is a cheerful young girl always looking out for the Galka Gumbah and Raebrimm. Behind her smile lies heartbreak over her constant feuding with her father. Naja is the leader of the mercenary company 'Salaheem's Sentinels'. Always on the lookout for ways to expand her purse, she desires to expand her company's reach across Vana'diel. Raubahn is captain of the Immortals in Aht Urhgan and a storied blue mage. No matter how many years pass and how many comrades he loses, his expression remains unchanging. CorneliaRajaRaubahn This month’s update to Ambuscade features a new challenge featuring Flies, and the return of Mamool Ja. Adjustments to Paladin where Reprisal will no longer fade even if the damage reflection cap has been exceeded. Ranger has a new ability

Development on the long-awaited Final Fantasy XI Reboot has been quietly cancelled by developer Nexon, Gamebiz.jp reported recently. According to a translation from Gematsu, both Nexon and Square Enix came to the decision that the game did not meet quality standards expected by fans of the Final Fantasy series from a creative standpoint and so agreed to move development staff to other projects. Final Fantasy XI Reboot was first revealed back in March 2015 and originally was planned to launch a year later in 2016. Given the silence and lack of updates on the game since 2018, it's not surprising that Square Enix has decided to abandon the project. Final Fantasy XI proper is still receiving periodic updates on PC, however, so if you're keen on the game then that's where you need to be.

Final Fantasy XI's March Update will continue The Voracious Resurgence scenario from February's chapter and reward new items and titles. Square Enix shares that the story will "continue in San d’Oria, as the plot reaches a turning point—can victory be seized with a single dance, and will love stand the test of time?" The same update adds an encounter versus Leeches to Ambuscade and a "new, very powerful monster" in Odyssey's Sheol: Gaol which will include all-new music. Clear this encounter and you'll get new, augmentable equipment. Additionally, Square Enix will continue several campaigns around the game, including an Early Spring Item Booster Campaign, the March Login Campaign where you can earn various login rewards including a new Mandragora Pot housing item. The March Update is available now. Ambuscade: LeechesMandragora Pot Final Fantasy XI is now available on Windows PC.

Available today, Final Fantasy XI's February Update continues The Voracious Resurgence scenario that started last year. This chapter takes place in San d'Oria. Square Enix prefaces: "Two knights find themselves in an unfamiliar situation--a royal ball where fates collide.The guest of honor is none other than the prince, who faces threats that cannot be bested by a glint of steel.Yet when fiends from the north get involved, it may take more than just the Royal Knights to protect their charge." The third chapter features Trion, the prince of San d'Oria "whose sense of duty to family and country has seen him on the frontlines of battle time and again--yet when it comes to social gatherings, he's got two left feet." Altennia is a Royal Knight and leader of the Carmine Swallows whose brother, Halver, "may just be in over his head." Excenmille is the head of House Aurchiat and "bester of orcs far and wide." The February Update will also update Ambuscade with new battles for both Normal and Intense difficulties. The Intense mode will have you square off against iron giants. Odyssey will be updated where players can test their strength against new monstered added to Sheol: Gaol. TrionAltenniaExcenmilleSheol: GaolAmbuscadeTroth shieldWivre mount Additionally, a

Available today, Final Fantasy XI's November Update continues The Voracious Resurgence scenario that released in August. Square Enix prefaces: "A terrible tragedy in Windurst's Heavens Tower sets the stage for the next chapterBroken promises, false witnesses, and hazy memories confound those trying to put the pieces togetherIt falls to an adventurer to find where the truth lies" This second chapter features Kupipi, a "rolanberry-loving secretary in Heavens Tower swears upon a stack of books that her memory is second to none." The Cardians are mystical warriors fashioned in the Manustery, tasked with defending something for the utmost importance. The Star Onion Brigade fights for "truth, justice, and the onion way" and are "eager to adventure and punish ne'er-do-wells who would see the world burn." The November Update also brings with it an update to Ambuscade, where players can fight new enemies including the Mamool Ja and a family of Bombs offer an arcana. A new Assist Chat Channel has been added that's designed to connect new and returning players with knowledgeable veterans. The Mog Bonanza event returns today and runs through December 11th, wherein players can purchase a Mog Bonanza pearl and guess the three-digit number they think will be the winning combination.

The Voracious Resurgence, a brand-new storyline update coming to Final Fantasy XI, is a mere few days away from release. Beginning August 6th, players will be able to embark on a brand new storyline to uncover the mystery behind the sudden appearance of strange eggs throughout Vana’diel--eggs whispered in the oldest of Beastmen legends. “It falls to Vana’diel’s finest adventurers to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic phenomenon. Peer beyond the veil of death and unravel the tangled threads of a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of the world.” The August 6th update will see the beginning of the story unfold, with Beastmen clad in blackened garb infiltrating the streets of Bastok in search of the Galkan child Raebrimm. According to Producer Akihiko Matsui, the story is planned to be released gradually over the span of multiple version updates. In preparation for this content update, a brand-new website has been launched, which reveals small snippets of the story alongside some character screenshots. There are also several greyed out icons, likely placed to house more storyline information in future releases. Additionally, lovely new artwork by Akihiro Yamada was also released and can be seen below. Final Fantasy XI is available now on Windows PC.

Final Fantasy XI, now in it's 18th year of service, continues to receive regular small-scale updates to its content and features, but it's been a minute since new story content's been added -- specifically 2015's Rhapsodies of Vana'diel -- in what seemed to be a book-end to the game's tale. Producer Akihiko Matsui, in a post introducing the August update, shares that you'll need to complete the Rhapsodies of Vana'diel to experience the new stuff: "The most exciting news I have to share is that a brand-new storyline will be coming to Vana’diel! This story, which will play out over the course of many version updates rather than just a few, explores a side of Vana’diel that’s never before seen the light. Be aware that full completion of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel is required to experience this wonderful new content, so I hope that those of you who haven’t set experienced Iroha’s tale in full will take this opportunity to do so." In addition to story content, the August update will include new and updated monthly objectives to the Records of Eminence, changes to Beastmaster with the philosophy that the Job should have more synergy with their pet, new Normal and Intense Ambuscade enemies,

Square Enix’s long-time running MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, is celebrating its 18th anniversary with a special in-game event and a version update for June. Starting today and lasting until June 29th, players can receive a cute mandragora shirt and take part in the Mandragora Mania Anniversary Event to earn special currency known as "jingly" that can be spent on various items. To obtain the shirt and begin the event, players need only talk to the event NPC moogles in San d’Oria, Bastok, or Windurst. The version update for June that was released alongside the anniversary event brings about some additional content, bug fixes and updates to Final Fantasy XI, which includes the following: Monthly Ambuscade Update: The Dullahan and Pteraketos tribes return. Players can battle against these foes to accrue points to exchange them for rewards.Beat the Heat Equipment Booster Campaign: From now through June 30, players can enjoy increased drop rates for seals and crests, bonus spoils when defeating specific monsters, Chocobo Digging Skill increase, double unity accolades and rewards for completing Records of Eminence objectives, and more! You can find the full list of campaign offers on the official website.June Login Campaign: Players who log in throughout the month of

In a short letter to Final Fantasy XI players, producer Akihiko Matsui shared that May Update will be limited to "limited to Login Campaign updates and other minimal changes, while Records of Eminence monthly objectives and Ambuscade will be the same as April." This is due to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on development, where disruptions arise as developers, operations team, and support staff transition to a work-from-home environment, Matsui explained. He also thanked the company's IT staff for their efforts to set up remote work. Despite the disruption, certain events will continue: "With that said, we’ve prepared several in-game events such as the Relaxing in Vana’diel Campaign, so you can continue to enjoy your adventures in Vana’diel. Also, be sure to take advantage of this month’s Login Campaign if you have yet to obtain Cipher: Shantotto II! ... Please also look forward to our 18th anniversary event, which we’re doing our best to release as soon as possible." Final Fantasy XIV's producer recently shared that the pandemic will be disrupting development, that the next content update could see a delay of up to a month. Final Fantasy XI is available for Windows PC.