Announcing the Next Version Update (26/01/2026)

The next version update is scheduled for early February.

February brings with it monthly updates to Ambuscade.

The DRAGON QUEST X Collaboration Event Returns! (20/01/2026)

The DRAGON QUEST X collaboration event is returning after a four-year absence!

This special event is your chance to get your hands on some slime-themed equipment based on the famous monster from Dragon Quest X!



Whether you've yet to experience this event for yourself, or if you haven't obtained all of the available items, all are welcome to enjoy this tribute to the Dragon Quest X universe!

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Event Period:
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Monday, 9 March, 2026, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.

Announcing the Winning Numbers for the New Year's Nomad Mog Bonanza 2026! (19/01/2026)

The official winning numbers for the New Year's Nomad Mog Bonanza 2026 have been drawn!

Check the System Message section when logging into FINAL FANTASY XI or speak with a Bonanza Moogle to see the winning numbers.

To claim your prize, trade the Bonanza pearl inscribed with your three-digit number to a Bonanza Moogle in one of the areas listed below.

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Collection period:
Monday, 19 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Sunday, 8 February, at 2:59 p.m.
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■ Bonanza Moogle locations
Port San d'Oria (I-9) / Port Bastok (L-8) / Port Windurst (F-6) / Chocobo Circuit (H-8)




See here for more details and a list of potential prizes.

* Prizes available in the Nomad Mog Bonanza are in-game items and gil with no monetary value outside of the game.

The January 2026 Login Campaign Is Now Underway! (14/01/2026)

The January 2026 Login Campaign is now underway.

■ This month's featured items
- The new Suzaku Cap has been added.

■ January 2026 recommended alter egos
Cipher: Elivira
Cipher: Noillurie
Cipher: Koru-Moru
Cipher: Qultada
Cipher: King
Cipher: Rahal
Cipher: Leonoyne

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Point distribution period:
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Sunday, 1 February, at 2:00 p.m.

Point exchange period:
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Sunday, 8 February, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.


Also, as a special New Year's bonus, the login bonus for your 15th login this month will be increased from 500 to 700.

The January Version Update Has Landed! (13/01/2026)

In response to player feedback, January brings with it a new points system for contributing to the defeat of notorious monsters in Limbus, and you will no longer lose experience points in the Dynamis – Divergence shared area, making both areas easier to take on.

Elsewhere, adjustments have been made to the monster behavior as well as the gates in Besieged so it is easier to fight battles while also receiving the support effects from the Serpent Generals.

Read on for details regarding the version update.

New Beginnings in Vana'diel Support Campaign (09/01/2026)

Starting today, we're holding a special campaign to usher in the New Year and it will run for a total of four days.

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Campaign Period:
Friday, 9 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Monday, 12 January, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.

Announcing the January 2026 Login Campaign (08/01/2026)

The January 2026 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.

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Point distribution period:
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Sunday, 1 February, at 2:00 p.m.
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Read on for details.


Also, as a special New Year's bonus, the login bonus for your 15th login this month will be increased from 500 to 700　points.

Announcing the January Version Update (06/01/2026)

The next version update is scheduled for Tuesday, 13 January.

Read on for a list of items to be added in January.

Happy New Year! (01/01/2026)

Happy New Year, adventurers! I would like to offer you my best wishes for the coming year as we welcome 2026.

Once again, FFXI has enjoyed another year of adventure within the world of Vana'diel. I wish to thank each and every one of you out there for your continued support. On behalf of the entire FFXI team, please accept our utmost gratitude.

In my greetings last year, I mentioned two of our major goals for the game going forward: expand the options for playing the game solo, and revitalize existing game content while making adjustments to the character leveling process. In order to realize these goals, we have worked hard to deliver the following updates over this past year.

■ Content expansion and additions
We have made numerous changes to the in-game content in order to better align it with player engagement, such as changing Limbus from an occupied area to a shared area, adding a shared area to Dynamis – Divergence, and more.

■ Providing new chances to obtain older items
We are adding campaigns linked to the various seasonal events as a new way of obtaining items that were previously only available for a limited period of time. Also, I imagine you enjoyed the way we changed the items that dropped during the "Maiden of the Dusk" high-tier mission battlefield so that it's now easier to acquire the Malignance gear as a result.

■ Strengthening alter egos
Firstly, we've added multiple alter egos to the login campaign lineup in order to help you fill out your roster, and we've also made a revision to the number of points needed to acquire them. Now that a solid foundation has been laid, we will finally be moving to strengthen the alter egos themselves from this year forward.

We plan to continue working on these policies throughout 2026, so please check our updates regarding this topic for additional details.


As always, the development and operations teams will be working hard to provide you with even more content and activities in the year to come.

I hope that you continue to enjoy the world of FFXI.

FINAL FANTASY XI Producer/Director Yoji Fujito

Read on for this year's New Year's greetings and information on other upcoming activities.

Announcing the Next Version Update (26/12/2025)

The next version update is scheduled for mid-January.

January brings with it the addition of points awarded for defeating notorious monsters in Limbus, and you will no longer lose experience points in the Dynamis – Divergence shared area.