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Every once in a while, Square Enix opens up the doors on old player accounts for Final Fantasy XI, allow players to Return Home to Vana’diel. Starting today, until August 19th, those doors have been opened. For those that want a more hassle free experience for downloading, installing, and updating the game, Square Enix recently

To our surprise, Square Enix has released a new soundtrack to Final Fantasy XI today: Final Fantasy XI Gifts from Vana’diel: Songs of Rebirth. The soundtrack features a collection of new songs for content such as Omen and Dynamis Divergence that have been added since the game ceased it’s large scale version updates, while also

The August Version Update for Final Fantasy XI is here! It brings changes to Red Mage and Puppet Master, a new high-tier battlefield featuring Alexander, and a new sub-species of Mandragora in Ambuscade! You can read up on the update notes here.

June 5, 2006. A day that will long be remembered in the annals of history as the day that the Final Fantasy XI podcast, Pet Food Alpha, hit the internet. Over the next seven years, Pet Food Alpha would continue on, reaching episode 300 before slowing to a halt. On April 7, 2014, Pet Food

Square Enix recently released an updated Install client for Final Fantasy XI, aimed at those wanting to return to the game after being away from Vana’diel. To help compliment that, Square Enix has also opened the Returnee Navigator site, giving players new and old a step-by-step walk through on how to get back into the

Famitsu recently did an interview with Final Fantasy XI Producer Akihiko Matsui and Director Yoji Fujito where they discussed the future of the MMO that is currently celebrating its 17th anniversary. The original interview can be read here.

Today, Final Fantasy XI turns 17 years old and Square Enix has made a few new posts to mark the occasion in addition to having several different campaigns currently going on with the game. First, the new FFXI Client Installer that was mentioned awhile back is now available, making the process for those wanting to

To accompany the May 2019 update for Final Fantasy XI, Square Enix has started a new video series, Final Fantasy XI Digest, that features Producer Akihiko Matsui and Director Yoji Fujito as they discuss that changes that are being implemented to the game with the latest version updates. In the first installment, the developers talk

Today, Square Enix and AWR Records have released the second volume from the Final Fantasy concert series A New World. This new album contains 17 tracks featuring arrangements of some of the rich musical history that the Final Fantasy series has to offer. Of course, if you’re reading this website, you’re most likely going to

Last week, Final Fantasy XI Producer Akihiko Matsui and Director Yoji Fujito took part in the 44th Freshly Picked Vana’diel, a broadcast not unlike the Letter from the Producer LIVE that Final Fantasy XIV players are familiar with. During the video, (which has its key points summarized on the official forums), Matsui-san talks about their

Square Enix has announced the FFXI Fan Event 2018 which will be held at Yomiuriland’s Ranran Hall, December 2nd in Japan.  The Niconico channel for Famitsu x Dengeki Final Fantasy XI was recently renewed, showcasing information about the event including guests and new merchandise. The event will play host to a performance by the Nanaa

During today’s live stream of the latest episode of Limit Break Radio, LBR founders Nate Bender (Aniero) and Robbie Landis (Kallo), as well as host Joe Sloan (Eskalia) have announced, that after twelve years of podcasting in the Final Fantasy MMO community, they’ll be leaving the project. Their last appearance will be during a show

In celebration of FINAL FANTASY XI’s sixteenth anniversary, Producer Akihiko Matsui would like to say a few words in appreciation for your dedication to the world of Vana’diel. Read on for his message. 

After a lengthy drought of information following Nexon’s investor report back in August, new proof of life for Final Fantasy XI Mobile has surfaced in the form of screenshots found within a job posting.

After a couple of games on the PSP and an arcade release, Dissidia Final Fantasy finally hits home consoles with the release of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT for the PlayStation 4. To any Final Fantasy fan, Dissidia NT may seem like a dream. It pits over 20 characters from the series against each other in

Dissidia NT is out in Japan today! During a pre-launch live stream earlier this morning, Square Enix dropped hints as to the characters we’ll see included in the game’s Season Pass. Male, new to Dissidia, from the second half of the series. Male, new to Dissidia, from the first half of the series. Female, new

Greetings, adventurers, and Happy New Year! Last year was a time for reflection, as it marked both the fifteenth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI and the thirtieth anniversary of the series as a whole. We gave many interviews and held a cornucopia of events, which taken together helped us realize that thirty years has simultaneously

Ready sword and spell as you prepare to tackle the latest battle content, Dynamis-Divergence, and reforge your relic equipment in the process! In addition, Ambuscade is undergoing the usual monthly changes and there are upward adjustments to several alter egos? weapon skills. Read on for details. 

Vivi and Miroku speculate on what Dynamis-Divergence could possibly be, talk about what it’s like to start a new character at the end of 2017 and touch on some of the other recent Final Fantasy related news. Links mentioned in the show: https://gamerescape.com/2017/10/16/extra-life-2017/ https://www.extra-life.org/   https://media.blubrry.com/ffxiv/p/gamerescape-podcasts.s3.amazonaws.com/ffxi/petfoodbeta/pfb31.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:05 — 46.7MB)

We’re excited to announce that on November 4th, we’ll be taking part in Extra Life. But that’s not all! We’ll also be teaming up with members of the Final Fantasy XIV Content Creators group including Maelstrom Radio, Phoenix Down Radio, Musecast, A Stage Reborn and The Crucible! For those unfamiliar with Extra Life, it’s one