August Topics, 2011

Survey: Which Game Client Do You Use? (08/31/2011)

Starting today, we will be conducting a survey on the game client players use to play FINAL FANTASY XI.

How to answer the survey:
After you login to PlayOnline and select FINAL FANTASY XI under "Games", a survey will be displayed. Please place a check mark on the client you use to play FINAL FANTASY XI. (If you use multiple clients to play, please select all that are applicable.)

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

The user survey has ended.
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Announcing the Brand-New Album: "FINAL FANTASY XI Original Soundtrack -PLUS-" (08/30/2011)

We are proud to announce a brand-new, two-disc album titled FINAL FANTASY XI Original Soundtrack -PLUS-, which will begin shipping on November 15, 2011, for $29.99, exclusively from the Official Square Enix Online Store!

This massive, double-disc set contains previously unreleased tracks from Wings of the Goddess in addition to music from the three add-on scenarios and all three Abyssea battle area add-ons. There are even bonus tracks included from PlayOnline!

As a special bonus, the first edition of the soundtrack will include an in-game item code redeemable for a "Spinet" — a Juenoan-styled keyboard furnishing that plays a song at random from a selection of eleven every time you enter your Mog House!

Preorder your copy now!

FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server Launches! (08/29/2011)

We are pleased to announce that the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server has gone live today!

The FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server is a special server dedicated to testing various features that are in development for future version updates. With the test server, players may try out new content before its release and submit feedback and suggestions for improvement on the official forums.

The initial test period will focus on the new job abilities, job traits, and magic spells set to accompany the level cap increase that will be featured in the forthcoming version update.

Read on to find out how you can access the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server!
Proceed on to peruse the test details.

Regarding the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server (08/26/2011)

We are pleased to announce that we will be launching the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server on August 28th!

The FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server is a special server dedicated to testing various features that are in development for future version updates. With the test server, players may try out new content before its release and submit feedback and suggestions for improvement on the official forums.

The initial test period will focus on the new job abilities, job traits, and magic spells set to accompany the level cap increase that will be featured in the forthcoming version update.

More details on how you can join the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned!

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Voidwatch: The Second Chapter  (08/26/2011)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

[dev1026] Voidwatch: The Second Chapter

Proceed to the thread.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

New Version Update in the Works (08/25/2011)

The FINAL FANTASY XI development team is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the next version update, currently on track for a late September release.

This update will see players climb to heretofore-unseen heights of power as the level cap is raised to 95, with a slew of new job abilities, spells, and more joining the mix as well.

And that's only the start of it! New Voidwatch areas, Burning Circle battlefields, the second stage of the Dynamis overhaul, and other additions and refinements to existing content will challenge players to make the most of their newfound abilities.

For further details, stay tuned to the Updates section of the official forums!

FINAL FANTASY XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition Now Available on GameStop Impulse! (08/25/2011)

We are pleased to announce that the FINAL FANTASY XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition is available for digital distribution via GameStop Impulse. For only $19.99, you can download the collection—including the award-winning original game, all four expansions (Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, and Wings of the Goddess), all three add-on scenarios (A Crystalline Prophecy, A Moogle Kupo d'Etat, and A Shantotto Ascension), and all three Abyssea battle area add-ons (Vision of Abyssea, Scars of Abyssea, and Heroes of Abyssea)!

Also those who purchase the FINAL FANTASY XI Ultimate Collection Abyssea Edition will receive a special in-game bonus item: the Destrier Beret. GameStop players, dive right into a new adventure in the world of Vana'diel!

Click here and buy your copy from GameStop Impulse today!

PlaySpan Hosts "End of Summer" Sweepstakes to Celebrate the Addition of Credit Card Purchases for Crysta! (08/25/2011)

PlaySpan is hosting a sweepstakes that is sure to tantalize the adventurers of Vana'diel! Starting August 24th, and ending on September 15th, 2011, players who transfer their account to the Square Enix Account Management System and purchase Square Enix Crysta using any PlaySpan payment methods, including the new ability to purchase Crysta using your credit card, will be entered into a sweepstakes for a $100 Ultimate Game Card! PlaySpan is also offering a $50 Ultimate Game Card to the first runner up, and $20 Ultimate Game Cards to 10 more lucky winners!

Check out the details here and enter the sweepstakes today!

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

New Battlefields (08/24/2011)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

[dev1025] New Battlefields

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Easier Payment Options (08/23/2011)

We would like to take a moment to bring our valued fans and customers an important announcement regarding the Square Enix Account Transfer process. We will be extending the transfer cut-off date until we are able to implement a series of easier payment options to the system.

Click here for further details on these improvements.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Job Adjustments (08/19/2011)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

[dev1024] Job Adjustments

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From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Dynamis Adjustments  (08/18/2011)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

[dev1023] Dynamis Adjustments

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From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Grounds of Valor Adjustments (08/12/2011)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

[dev1022] Grounds of Valor Adjustments

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From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Level Cap Increase (08/09/2011)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

[dev1021] Level Cap Increase

Proceed to the thread.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Walk of Echoes Battlefield Adjustments (08/05/2011)

A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums:

[dev1020] Walk of Echoes Battlefield Adjustments

Proceed to the thread.