The FINAL FANTASY XI development team is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the next version update, currently on track for a late September release.

This update will see players climb to heretofore-unseen heights of power as the level cap is raised to 95, with a slew of new job abilities, spells, and more joining the mix as well.

And that's only the start of it! New Voidwatch areas, Burning Circle battlefields, the second stage of the Dynamis overhaul, and other additions and refinements to existing content will challenge players to make the most of their... Read More

Easier Payment Options (08/23/2011)
News Posted on August 24, 2011, 7:47 AM by: Iamcanadian

   

You, the community, have clearly expressed your dissatisfaction with our billing system transition—and we are listening. We now understand that the options we presented you did not meet the level of service you have come to expect from Square Enix, so we have been working hard to address these concerns.

Accordingly, we will be extending the transfer cut-off date until we are able to implement the following improvements:
- New credit card payment options for Crysta [Available Now]
- The ability to specify exactly how much Crysta you want to buy [Early Fall]
- New... Read More

Know Your Realm: Results for the Tenth Vana'diel Census (06/28/2011)
Community Posted on June 28, 2011, 7:52 AM by: Iamcanadian

   

We sent our seasoned team of surveyors out into the wilds of Vana'diel, and they've finally returned with the latest data detailing practically every aspect of the realm. In addition to the always-popular statistics on the number of relic and mythic weapons in circulation, we've amassed a cornucopia of new and tantalizing trivia, including-but not limited to-figures for existing Empyrean weapons and armor as well as the amount of Empyrean seals and upgrade items relinquished by enemies!

Furthermore,... Read More

Square Enix Account Transfer
News Posted on June 20, 2011, 7:31 AM by: Iamcanadian

   

In order to better safeguard the account security of PlayOnline users and to provide a more streamlined account management experience, we will be transferring all PlayOnline IDs to the Square Enix Account system.

The transfer process will be available in the last half of July, and will give users access to an improved user interface that will allow account management from any web-browser.

Please visit the following URL for details on all of these changes. ... Read More

Version Update Announcement (06/09/2011)
Development Posted on June 9, 2011, 7:41 AM by: Iamcanadian

   

The next version update for FINAL FANTASY XI is currently on track for a mid-July release!

This update will focus primarily on job adjustments. Refinements to Voidwatch and other content, and usability improvements are also in the works.

Further details will be announced in the Updates section of the official forums as they become available, so stay tuned!... Read More