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May Topics, 2025
Happy 23rd Vana'versary! Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns start today! (16/05/2025)
Today, May 16, 2025, FINAL FANTASY XI is celebrating 23 years of service!
We are excited to celebrate this momentous occasion with our active adventurers, those who may have been away from Vana'diel for a while, and our would-be adventurers. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that the Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaign is now live!
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Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign:
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 26 May, at the same hour.
Read on for more details.
Save on Ultimate Seekers Collection Edition (68% off!), the World Transfer service (59% off!), and the Seekers of Adoulin expansion pack (50% off!).
Discount Campaign:
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Friday, 30 May, at the same hour.
Read on for more details.
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A variety of special events are also starting today alongside these campaigns to celebrate the game's 23rd anniversary!
We look forward to seeing you in Vana'diel!
Anniversary Event: Mandragora Mania Madness (13/05/2025)
In celebration of the 23rd Vana'versary, we're pleased to announce the return of Mandragora Mania Madness! This event will commence on Tuesday, May 13.
This event is your chance to get your hands on a variety of fabulous prizes, including the super stylish Moogle shirt!
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Event Period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 9 June, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.
The May 2025 Login Campaign Is Now Underway! (13/05/2025)
The May 2025 Login Campaign is now underway.
■ This month's featured item
In celebration of 23 years of FFXI, a new item, Prishe's Boots, is being added to the game!
Prishe has even prepared a special message for all of you adventurers.
You can read it here.
■ May 2025 recommended alter egos
Cipher: Amchuchu
Cipher: Karaha
Cipher: Sakura
Cipher: Qultada
Cipher: Noillurie
Cipher: Ovjang
Cipher: Shantotto II
■ Other changes of note
- Added multiple alter egos that can be exchanged for 100 points.
- Revised the exchange rate for certain mounts and equipment that have appeared in the past.
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Point distribution period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 2 June, at 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
Point exchange period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 9 June, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
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Note: The campaign start time and point exchange period end time have been changed.
Campaign start: 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 4:00 p.m. (BST) > 2:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 p.m. (BST)
Point exchange period end: 2:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 p.m. (BST) > 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
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Read on for details.
Announcing the 23rd Vana'versary Nomad Mog Bonanza! (09/05/2025)
In thanks for your dedication to the world of Vana'diel, we're pleased to announce the 23rd Vana'versary Nomad Mog Bonanza. Make all your dreams come true!
Once again, players are able to purchase up to two pearls!
Rank 1 prizes are awarded if you correctly guess the three-digit number and include all weapons previously available as well as special new items that can be used to upgrade the Mog Bonanza weapons that are available in Rank 1. Furthermore, Rank 2 includes equipment that can be obtained from the high-tier mission battlefield "The Wyrm God ★."
Read on for details.
* Bonanza pearls will be on sale from Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 9 June, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
* Only characters for whom 32 days or more have passed since character creation are eligible to purchase bonanza pearls.
* Prizes available in the Nomad Mog Bonanza are in-game items and gil with no monetary value outside of the game.
Vana'Bout - Round 5 is almost here! (09/05/2025)
We are ready to announce the dates for the next round of Vana'Bout, an event that lets you combine forces with players from all over the world!
Event Period
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Saturday, 31 May, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
Complete the special Records of Eminence objective during the challenge period to earn plaudits for your efforts.
The total number of plaudits earned by adventurers from all of the game's Worlds will be tabulated and if it exceeds the target amount, the challenge shall be considered a success. As a reward for successfully completing the challenge, the Great Odyssey Campaign will be added to the available campaigns in June. And if everyone achieves a target goal of 150%, the Great Odyssey Campaign will be upgraded to a PLUS! version!
This time, we're adding some tasks from previous memorable quests, and also including more fish as applicable targets for the I'm on a Boat (VB) quest.
We hope everyone is looking forward to participating in this event!
Read on for details regarding the overall rewards and personal rewards.
Note: The explanation regarding the Moogle Masque that can be received as a reward by achieving 150% of the target goal has been updated. There is no change to the actual content or details regarding the item or how it can be obtained. (Updated: 15/05/2025)
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the May 2025 Login Campaign (09/05/2025)
The May 2025 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.
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Point distribution period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 2 June, at 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
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Note: The campaign start time will be changed from 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 4:00 p.m. (BST) to 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST).
■This month’s featured item
In celebration of 23 years of FFXI, a new item is being added to the game!
The character providing the item has even prepared a special message for all of you adventurers.
You can read it here.
Announcing the 23rd Vana'versary Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns! (08/05/2025)
FFXI will be celebrating its 23rd anniversary on May 16, 2025!
Once again, we are preparing a special Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaign for those of you who are actively playing the game, as well as any adventurers that may have been away for a while.
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Campaign Periods
Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 26 May, at the same hour.
Read on for more details regarding the campaign.
Discount Campaign
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Friday, 30 May, at the same hour.
Save on Ultimate Seekers Collection Edition (68% off!), the World Transfer service (59% off!), and the Seekers of Adoulin expansion pack (50% off!).
Read on for more details regarding the campaign.
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We are also planning a variety of special events alongside the campaigns to help celebrate the game's 23rd anniversary.
So come join us in Vana'diel from Friday, May 16th!
We look forward to seeing you there!