March Topics, 2007
Release Date for French and German All-In-One Pack! (29/03/2007)
To celebrate the start of French and German language service for FINAL FANTASY XI, a new All-In-One pack for French and German users will go on sale from March 30!
Click here for details.
FINAL FANTASY XI 2007 at the eSports Convention (29/03/2007)
To celebrate the release of FINAL FANTASY XI 2007 Edition and to introduce the new German and French service, FINAL FANTASY XI will be taking part in the eSports Convention in Berlin.
Meet with your fellow adventures, explore the world of Vana'diel and have the chance to win great prizes!
Click here to find out more.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Chocobo Racing is HERE! (29/03/2007)
Grab your stirrups and break out the chocoboy hats, because the long-awaited chocobo racing feature has finally been released! Log in and mosey on down to your local CRA branch to sign up your very own chocobo today! What are you waiting for!?
For detailed information on chocobo racing, click here.
You can also click here to download exclusive footage of the races!
Join the Egg Hunt! (27/03/2007)
On April 2, the yearly Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza will commence!
During this event, adventurers collect special items known as "initial eggs" and try to form various combinations of letters to win egg-squisite prizes!
Detailed instructions on how to play the game will be available in Topics on the day of the event.
The results of the Fan Art Contest are in! (23/03/2007)
The first-ever official fan art contest is over, and after sifting through over 500 outstanding entries from across the world, our panel of judges formed from members of the FINAL FANTASY XI development team, our international management teams, our localization teams, and more have selected a handful of entries that shone out from the rest.
Click [here] to view the masterpieces!
Over 7,900 accounts in violation of the FINAL FANTASY XI user agreement were suspended or banned today. These accounts belonged to users that engaged in RMT activities or made use of third-party tools or "cheats".
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Support for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ (22/03/2007)
We've posted important information regarding support for PlayOnline and FINAL FANTASY XI on Windows Vista™.
Click here for more details.
The March Version Update is Here! (08/03/2007)
The FINAL FANTASY XI development team has been hard at work brewing up a batch of new content that is sure to make your mouth water! From new Aht Urhgan missions and monsters, as well as Besieged and battle adjustments, to the unlocking of a brand new Nyzul Isle Assault area, this update has a little something for everyone!
Click here for the breathtaking details.
French and German In Service! (08/03/2007)
Now you can play the European version of "PlayOnline" and "FINAL FANTASY XI" in French and German!
Switch between English, French and German through the PlayOnline Viewer and communicate with your fellow adventurers in whichever way you prefer.
Enjoy your experience in the world of Vana'diel.
Thank You, Merci and Danke Schön!
FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version Update Complete (07/03/2007)
Today, we performed an update on the FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version.
Additional settings, such as "Language," "Time Frame of Activity," and "Linkshell Recruitment Status" will be added.
Click here details.
Or here to join the FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community.
New Mercenary Ranks and Assault Missions (07/03/2007)
New Assault missions and a quest to open up a new mercenary rank will be added in the next version update!
Click here to find out more.
There is also a special briefing concerning the "Imperial Code" to prepare potential mission participants.
Click here to receive your mission briefing.
Travialce's Report on the State of the Empire (06/03/2007)
After receiving word from Travialce, an agent currently engaged in a covert mission within the Empire of Aht Urhgan, Prince Trion has released a document to his most trusted adventurers.
For those who wish to recap the previous Aht Urhgan missions, click here.
*Other players may want to postpone reading this article until they have completed "Playing the Part" to avoid spoiling any surprises.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Battle System Adjustments (05/03/2007)
In the upcoming version update, we plan to introduce two new dark knight spells, as well as implement changes to Signet that will improve party play for smaller groups.
Click here for details.
Regarding French and German language switching (02/03/2007)
Dear French & German players, thank you for waiting! As we previously mentioned, for the version updates coming on the 8th of March, you will be able to use the European version of PlayOnline and FINAL FANTASY XI in French and German. For those players already playing in English, please find the explanation here.
World Selection Made Easier! (02/03/2007)
Starting March 8, 2007, players will be able to create new characters on the World of their choice. Up until now, Worlds would be randomly assigned to characters upon their creation, while only players with World Passes could join their friends. However, with this new adjustment, all players, even ones without World Passes, will have the option to select their realm at the character selection screen.
For more breathtaking details on the miracle of World selection, click here.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
In the upcoming version update, we will be introducing the Nyzul Isle Assault area.
The Nyzul Isle Assault area will challenge players with a dungeon that has a randomly generated layout--every floor will contain new opponents to battle, as well as new objectives to complete!
Click here for details.