Experience Point Bonus Items!

In October's version update, a new type of item will be introduced that will give a bonus to the amount of experience or limit points earned. These items will provide a bonus until a set period of time has passed or certain conditions are met. Click here for details.

New Beastmaster Pets!

In the upcoming version update, several new creatures will become available for the beastmaster ability "Call Beast" Click here to see a selection of the new pets!

Get ready! The FINAL FANTASY XI Ballista Royale championship will soon decide the "BalliStar" of North America!

Who will emerge victorious and win the glory?

Stay tuned for information on the preliminary tournament! We will be posting all match results on the official Ballista Royale site.

To read more about the Ballista Royale tournament, click here!

Download "Distant Worlds" at the iTunes Music Store!

"Distant Worlds", the majestic song released in July's version update, is now available for download at the iTunes Music Store. Composed by Nobuo Uematsu and arranged by Naoshi Mizuta, this enchanting piece is performed by the talented Izumi Masuda to the backing of a full orchestra.

The iTunes Music Store can be accessed here.

iTunes must be installed in order to play music downloaded from the iTunes Music Store. Access this site to download the latest version of iTunes.

Treasures of Aht Urhgan: A Wealth of New Content!

Starting today, visitors to this site will be able to see a preview of new content from the new FINAL FANTASY XI expansion that was unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show (September 16-18)!

Click here for a glimpse of new areas and a whole new style of adventuring!

A New World on the Horizon: Aht Urhgan!

Images from the new FINAL FANTASY XI expansion, "Treasures of Aht Urhgan," have finally been released to the public at the Tokyo Game Show (September 16-18)! And soon, players will be able to view a sneak peek of the new content from this site!

This page will continuously be updated with the most up-to-date information on exciting new content from "Treasures of Aht Urhgan," so keep your eyes peeled for more!

Chart the Unknown!

Navigational charts will be added in the October version update. Each chart displays the location of a secret point where adventurers will find a surprise awaiting! Charts may be obtained by completing the quest "Inside the Belly."

More information will be reported on this page at the time of the version update.

Ballista Royale is coming!

Get ready! The FINAL FANTASY XI Ballista Royale championship will soon decide the "BalliStar" of North America!

Who will emerge victorious and win the glory?

If you think you have what it takes, fill out the entry form on PlayOnline now!
To read more about the Ballista Royale tournament, click here!

New Storage Options!

A new option allowing adventurers to store equipment and furnishings obtained from special events will be introduced in the October version update. Storable equipment will be limited to those items that are displayed on a character when equipped. Adventurers will be able to store both normal and high-quality items, but will not receive a key item in exchange as in other equipment storage services.
Look for this new service in the upcoming version update!

Online Store Debuts FINAL FANTASY XI Nation T-shirts!

The official Square Enix online store has begun selling FINAL FANTASY XI nation t-shirts!

Do you want to catch the eye of that cute Mithra girl next door? Then the Windurstian t-shirt was made just for you! Wish to join the ranks of the glorious San d'Orian army, but find that heavy armor just isn't for you? Check out the San d'Orian t-shirt today! Desperately in search of something fashionable to impress Brygid the Stylist? Then you can't go wrong with the Bastokan t-shirt!

Head on over to the Square Enix online store now!

Hurricane Katrina Relief Support

Square Enix wishes to express its deepest condolences to the people affected by Hurricane Katrina and would like to encourage you to support the relief efforts. The most efficient way to send aid is a donation in the form of funds rather than a donation of supplies. Click here to find out what you can do to help.

Upcoming Changes

The lost chocobo game and the distribution of recipe information at guilds will undergo changes in the October version update. Click here to find out more.

Version Update: Fellowship System

The next version update will bring additions to the Fellowship system. Click here for more details.

October Version Update

The FINAL FANTASY XI development team is currently working on the next version update! Adventurers can expect additions to the Fellowship system, new areas, and several other changes. Details will be posted to the Topics section as soon as they are released, so keep checking back for more information! The version update will take place in early October.