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Final Fantasy XI News
Latest Headlines for Final Fantasy XI
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Ultimate Collector's Edition for 10 Bucks!
The Final Fantasy XI site has been updated with a special promotion featuring the Ultimate Collector's Edition of the game for only $9.99. That price is ten dollars off the regular $19.99 price and is available for a limited time.
Reported on Nov 23, 2011 -
October Version Update Now Live
Square Enix has deployed the October version update to Final Fantasy XI live servers today. The new update brings revisions to Voidwatch, new BCNM battlefields, and the usual assortment of bug fixes.
Reported on Oct 26, 2011 -
Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition Released
Fans of Final Fantasy XI will want to check out the new Ultimate Collection: Abyssea Edition. The new collection features all expansions, add-ons and scenarios released to date. Also included with the purchase is an in-game beret. The Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection: Abyssea Edition is $19.99 on Steam.
Reported on May 17, 2011 -
Devs Answer Community Questions
The Final Fantasy XI team has posted a very short Q&A with regard to the December version update. The team answers questions about content adjustments, recipes, increased enemy damage, and PS2 issues.
Reported on Dec 22, 2010 -
Job Adjustments Coming
The Final Fantasy XI team is revealing tons of information about changes coming in the next major update. In addition to big changes to spells and abilities, the team has announced a host of updates and upgrades to Final Fantasy XI jobs. They've provided a long list and several helpful charts to guide fans along.
Reported on Dec 03, 2010 -
Level Cap Rising
Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy XI level cap will be rising with the next game update. The maximum character level will increase from 85 to 90. Players will also have new abilities, traits, and spells to play with once the update goes live. Devs have posted a laundry list of changes on the Play Online site so be sure to swing by for a look.
Reported on Dec 01, 2010 -
Wings of the Goddess Expansion Tour
In a recent Final Fantasy XI media tour, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh had the opportunity for a look a the last major update that brings the final chapters of the Wings of the Goddess story arc to a close. Between the September update and the update coming in December, FFXI players will have a lot to do to hit level 99. Check out Carolyn's thoughts about her media tour and then comment below.
Reported on Nov 18, 2010 -
Vision of Abyssea Media Tour
Final Fantasy XI is one of the most enduring MMOs currently on the market. Developer Square Enix has not failed to deliver regular content and updates. Recently, MMORPG.com reporter Carolyn Koh had the opportunity to take a media tour of the latest area to be added: Abyssea, a new level 75+ zone with new armor, spells, skills, job adjustments and new areas to explore.
Reported on Jul 26, 2010 -
June Version Update, Visions of Abyssea Scenario Now Live
The June version update for Final Fantasy XI went live this week, which bumps the level cap to 80, adds numerous new quests, introduces the new Walk of Echoes zone, removes caps from Chains of Promathia zones, and of course includes the requisite balance tweaks and bug fixes.
Reported on Jun 25, 2010 -
Visions of Abyssea Trailer
Square Enix has released the debut trailer for the upcoming Visions of Abysseaa add on scenario to Final Fantasy XI. Launching of June 21st, Visions of Abyssea is the first of three add-on scenarios set to launch this year, and will include the first bits of new content intended for level 75+ players.
Reported on Jun 11, 2010 -
Accounts Compromised
Following what was to be a standard monthly update to Final Fantasy XI's game registration servers were a few days of technical issues afflicting Square Enix's customer support. The source? A breach of security that may have resulted in the "disclosure of a limited number of PlayOnline IDs, passwords and user account data."
Reported on Jun 08, 2010 -
Chains of Promathia Level Restrictions to be Lifted
The Chains of Promathia expansion is both beloved and maligned by many a FFXI fan, loved because it offers some of the most interesting content in the game, and maligned due to the fact the content is spread across several different areas and instances that are all capped at differing level tiers (30, 40, 50, and 60) which presents a number of annoyances to players looking to complete the content. Those days will soon come to an end, however.
Reported on May 25, 2010 -
Visions of Abyssea Teaser Site Live
Visions of Abyssea, the first of three post level cap bump add-ons scheduled to release this year now has an official home in the form of a basic teaser site similar to ones we've seen for previous add-ons to the game.
Reported on May 19, 2010 -
Beginning the Journey Again
MORPG.com's Eric Barnett returns to Vana'diel to see how the game has evolved since he's been gone and delivers his report.
Reported on Apr 23, 2010 -
March Update Media Tour
MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh recently took part in a media tour of Final Fantasy XI, showcasing the game's March updates and discussing briefly its future in the face of FFXIV.
Reported on Apr 19, 2010 -
March Update Now Live
The March version update to Final Fantasy XI is now live! The update includes the addition of Odin and Alexander summons previously mentioned at VanaFest 2010, as well as new Wings of the Goddess storyline missions, the usual job tweaks, this time for the Puppetmaster, Summoner and Beastmaster, and lots more.
Reported on Mar 23, 2010 -
VanaFest '10: New Scenarios Announced; Level Cap Increased
For those doubting the future of Final Fantasy XI due to recent rumors floating about, fear not! At this year's VanaFest, which celebrated eight years of Final Fantasy XI, Square Enix announced a whopping three new scenarios for the venerable MMOG which will all release this year. In addition to the three new scenarios, Final Fantasy XI will also see a bump in level cap to level 99 and the introduction of Odin and Alexander summons for players to call on in battle.
Reported on Mar 01, 2010 -
Report: Shutting Down This Year?
MMOSite is reporting on a rumor that Final Fantasy XI may be shutting down this year. The rumor originates from a "Japanese game media" that has published the supposed public admittance from a Square Enix employee that Final Fantasy XI would be shutting down this year due to the release of Final Fantasy XIV.
Reported on Feb 22, 2010 -
A Shantotto Ascension Hands On Report
New MMORPG.com contributor Christina Gonzalez reports from a recent Hands-On preview of Final Fanatsy XI's most recent update: A Shantotto Ascension.
Reported on Dec 28, 2009 -
Starlight Celebration Begins Dec. 18
Square Enix has announced that this year's Starlight Celebration will begin on Friday, December 18th and continue through Thursday, Decemmber 31st. However, the Smilebringer Boot Camp will continue past the event end date, though in a somewhat altered form. The Smile sergeants will be garbed in different outfits, charge a participation fee, and offer different rewards.
Reported on Dec 14, 2009
