Square-Enix has just released the information on their massive version update for Final Fantasy XI dated for December 15th. There is an incredible amount of updates (about 9 pages worth), some of the major updates are:
- The level cap is raised from 70 to 75 following the completion of the "Shattering Stars" quest.
- There are quests to gain new weapon skills.
- Changes to the Samurai, Summoner, and Black mage two-hour abilities.
- A change in the resistance job abilities against incredibly tough monsters.
- New higher level spells.
- The skill cap for synthesis skills will be raised to 100.
- New synthesis recipes will be added.
- The chocobo quest can now be completed at level 15 rather than 20. The time for riding a chocobo is lower for players under level 20.
The complete update list can be viewed here: http://www.playonline.com/comnewsus/200312162201.html
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