21 Apr 2011
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Far Eastern Honor

It's that time of year again when denizens all across the realm partake in grandiose festivities so their sons may mature into staunch, hardy men. Yes, the Feast of Swords is upon us once again, kupo! This year, the blacksmiths of the Far East have tre...
19 Apr 2011
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The FINAL FANTASY XI roadmap for the next 12 months

The roadmap that has been mentioned to us for the past several weeks on the forums has finally arrived! With no expansion or add-on in sight, the Final Fantasy XI Development team is working on introducing new content to older areas, starting with the new Voidwatch system. May will also see the addition of new
19 Apr 2011
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New Trigger Conditions for Notorious Monsters

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:[dev1009] New Trigger Conditions for Notorious MonstersProceed to the thread.
17 Apr 2011
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Fishing Improvements on the Way

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:[dev1008] Fishing Improvements on the WayProceed to the thread.
15 Apr 2011
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The New Version Update Draws Nigh

The next update to FINAL FANTASY XI will be released on Tuesday, May 10.The update will introduce new battlefields as well as an original battle system called Voidwatch, which will target high-level adventurers. As part of our ongoing effort to revital...
14 Apr 2011
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Siren World Has Marked 3,166 Consecutive Victories in Besieged!

On April 14, 2011, the chapter was closed on one of the greatest tales of heroism that Vana'diel has known. On this day, the brave adventurers of Siren World suffered their first Besieged defeat after a remarkable 3,166 consecutive victories—a sp...
13 Apr 2011
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Dev Tracker: April 12th, 2011

There’s a handful of posts coming out of Dev Tracker today. Topics range from why we’re not getting a mini-map at this time to the sad news of there not being an add-on or expansion pack in the works for this year. But there is one planned for 2012 right Square Enix?… Right? Please? Check
13 Apr 2011
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Abyssea Adjustments

The following thread in the Updates section of the official forums has been updated with new information:[dev1003] Abyssea AdjustmentsProceed to the thread.
8 Apr 2011
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Delivery System Adjustments

The following thread in the Updates section of the official forums has been updated with new information:[dev1002] Delivery System AdjustmentsProceed to the thread.
8 Apr 2011
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Voidwatch Emerges!

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:[dev1007] Voidwatch Emerges!Proceed to the thread.
7 Apr 2011
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9th Vana’versary Festivities on the Way!

May 16, 2011 will mark a very special occasion--the ninth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI. We'll be celebrating this momentous day with a wide range of events to be held in both Vana'diel and the real world. Read on for a preview of just a few of the t...
7 Apr 2011
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The 9th Anniversary Fan Art Contest Approaches!

FINAL FANTASY XI is set to enter its ninth year of service on May 16th, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with the latest installment of the ever-popular Fan Art Contest?In the past, this contest has proven to be a spectacular showcase...
6 Apr 2011
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Dev Tracker: April 6, 2011- Merits and Crafting

Today it was announced that we’ll finally see changes made to what we can spend merits on. Good news for everybody that’s had their 20 merits stored up over the past few months. Square Enix is also looking to collect player thoughts on crafting. The next update will see some changes, but before getting into
4 Apr 2011
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World Egg-sclusive: Rated “M” for Moogle

Warmer days painting nature a vibrant palette of colors...The heady scent of new blossoms riding the breeze...The unmistakable waft of hard-boiled eggs...Springtime is come once more to Vana'diel, and any adventurer not hatched yesterday knows what thi...
1 Apr 2011
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New Thread Created on the Official Forums!

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:[dev1005] More Formidable Fellows!Proceed to the thread.
29 Mar 2011
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Official Forum: Thread Content Updated

Content on the following thread under "UPDATE" has been updated.[dev1000] Dynamis Reborn!Read on for the details.
22 Mar 2011
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Restoration of Game Services

As part of power conservation measures enacted following the Tohoku earthquake, our game servers were shut down on Mar. 13, 2011 3:00 (PDT) and services for FINAL FANTASY XIV, FINAL FANTASY XI, and PlayOnline were temporarily suspended. We have determi...
13 Mar 2011
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Registration Server Recovery (Mar. 12)

We have experienced technical difficulties with the PlayOnline registration servers during the following period. However, we are happy to announce that these issues have been addressed.We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience....
13 Mar 2011
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Temporary Suspension of the Services Due to an Earthquake

Due to the continuous earthquakes occurring in the eastern regions of Japan since Mar. 11, 2011, the power companies in Japan have encouraged everyone to cooperate by conserving as much energy as possible as it is feared there will not be enough power ...
10 Mar 2011
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PlayOnline Plus Technical Difficulties (Mar. 10)

Currently we are experiencing the following difficulties with PlayOnline Plus.An investigation of the issue and recovery operations are currently being conducted, and new updates will follow as additional information becomes available.We apologize for ...