Development

June Topics, 2010

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The Version Update Has Arrived! (06/21/2010)

The June version update is here, marking the arrival of "Vision of Abyssea", the first in the Abyssea series of battle add-ons set to offer epic new challenges to adventurers who would take up arms under the sunless skies of this forbidding realm.

But that's not all! This update will feature the long-awaited lifting of the level cap, accompanied by a host of new weapon skills and job abilities. Adventurers can also venture into the newly unlocked Walk of Echoes and experience the climactic conclusions of the Wings of the Goddess nation quests. There's bound to be something for everyone!

Players are also encouraged to revisit the Vision of Abyssea site, where the latest information on the formidable set of arms known as "Empyrean Weapons" has been revealed.

Full details on the version update may be found here.

Access the official Vision of Abyssea site here.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Adjustments of the Job Persuasion! (06/17/2010)

No level cap increase is complete without an accompanying arsenal of new job abilities, traits, and magic spells. Come the June version update, adventurers will find themselves empowered with myriad new ways to smite enemies and support comrades in battle. As the icing on this scrumptious cake of additions, performance-enhancing tweaks are also being whipped up for certain existing job abilities.

Feast your eyes on the details.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The Walk of Echoes Beckons! (06/15/2010)

The upcoming version update will see a section of the long-awaited Walk of Echoes area opened for access. There, adventurers will find thrilling new battlefields tailored to pose a challenge to seasoned veterans.

Read on to learn more.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Exceed Your Limits: Level Cap to Be Lifted! (06/11/2010)

As previously announced at VanaFest 2010, the impending version update will usher in the first stage of the long-awaited level cap increase! What factors led to this monumental decision? What implications will it have for adventurers? Today, we would like to take the opportunity to address pressing questions and concerns about the latest major evolution to hit Vana'diel.

Read on for all the details!

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

New Weapon Skills to Wield! (06/04/2010)

With the much-awaited level cap increase rapidly approaching, the development team is putting the finishing touches on a new set of weapon skills that promise to be formidable additions to players' arsenals of abilities.

Today, we're pleased to be able to offer a video sneak preview of the fourteen visually striking new skills that will be joining the fray with the upcoming version update.

Feast your eyes on the wonders that await!
(*The release version of the weapon skills may differ slightly from the development content portrayed in the video.)

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Moblin Maze Mongers Manufacture Monstrous New Maze: Adventurers Aghast! (06/01/2010)

President Goldagrik and his grammatically-challenged gang of gil-grabbing dungeon delvers are back, this time with a new maze that promises thrills and chills for adventurers the world over!

You want details? Goldagrik know you want details.