June Topics, 2014

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Synthesis History Feature (06/30/2014)

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

[dev1220] Synthesis History Feature

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Monster Rearing (06/27/2014)

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

[dev1219] Monster Rearing

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New High-Tier Mission Battlefields Will Be Added (06/25/2014)

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

[dev1218] New High-Tier Mission Battlefields Will Be Added

Announcing the Summer Alter Ego Extravaganza! (06/24/2014)

The Summer Alter Ego Extravaganza will commence on June 30, bringing along with it four new alter egos to add to your arsenal!

Elivira, the battledancer!
Noillurie, the rose of love and honor!
Ferreous Coffin, the bringer of white death!
Lhu Mhakaracca of the thrashing axe!

For those of you who may have missed them during the New Year's Alter Ego Extravaganza, we are also bringing back some more of our beloved characters as well!

From the Far East, the enigmatic Tenzen!
The Springserpent General herself, Mihli Aliapoh!
Valaineral R Davilles, master of the Uriel Blade!
Coming to you straight from Abyssea, Joachim!

Campaign Period: Monday, June 30, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, July 31, 2014 at around 7:59 a.m (PDT).

Further information on available alter egos and methods of acquiring them will become available on this site when the campaign officially gets underway.

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Job Adjustments (06/23/2014)

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

[dev1217] Job Adjustments

Double, Double Your Pleasure, Double, Double Your Fun with the Double, Double Experience Campaign! (06/20/2014)

Looking to level a new job? Do so easier than ever with the upcoming Double Experience Campaign!

Campaign Period: Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT) to Sunday, June 29 at the same hour.

Experience gains from vanquishing monsters will be doubled for the duration, providing the perfect excuse to get out in the world, cull some of Vana'diel's most fearsome threats, and earn rewards for your efforts. Whether your goal is trying out a new job, earning merit points to strengthen your character, leveling your fellow in Seekers of Adoulin areas, or purchasing trigger items for high-tier mission battlefields, there's something for adventurers of all stripes to gain!

The campaign will only be active for a few short days, so take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts!

* This experience gain adjustment will not apply to Abyssea areas.
* This bonus will stack with the effects of Dedication.
* Experience earned by clearing content and using specific items will not be affected.

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Beat the Heat with the July Version Update! (06/20/2014)

Put your swimsuits on and get ready to take the plunge, for next version update is scheduled for early July!

Enjoy showering beasties with tender loving care and receiving rewards for your efforts, testing your might in high-tier mission battlefields featuring the return of the Shadow Lord and other well-known entities, and experiencing a bevy of additional content.

Job adjustments will also make a splash, including an arsenal of new spells for red mages, such as Haste II; increased buffing capabilities for geomancers with Indi-haste and Geo-haste spells; and a plethora of new blue magic spells for you to learn and drown your foes with!

What's more, the synthesis UI is scheduled to be upgraded with a new feature that displays a list of previously undertaken syntheses, expanding your crafting horizons far across the open sea!

All this and more, floating down the river in just a few short weeks!

FINAL FANTASY XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition Steam Summer Sale! (06/20/2014)

The Steam Summer Sale is currently underway and we are happy to announce that the FINAL FANTASY XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition is available for 33% off until June 30th!

Download the collection that includes the award-winning original game, all five expansions (Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, Wings of the Goddess, and Seekers of Adoulin), all three original add-on scenarios (A Crystalline Prophecy, A Moogle Kupo d'Etat, and A Shantotto Ascension), and the three Abyssean battle area add-ons (Vision of Abyssea, Heroes of Abyssea, and Scars of Abyssea).

With the myriad quality of life adjustments that have taken place in the recent version updates as well as the host of new content being implemented each month, this is the perfect opportunity to get back to adventuring or to invite your friends, so don?t miss out on this great deal!

Visit the official Steam FINAL FANTASY XI page here!

Celestial Nights: Eyes on Me (06/18/2014)

The seasons turn, and the time of Celestial Nights is upon us once more, kupo!

Yes, Celestial Nights – that time of year when one man and one woman are chosen to reenact the tale of the legendary ill-fated lovers, Prince Yahiko and Princess Amdina, kupo!

I hope you'll all be there to celebrate their love once again this year, kupo!

"I won't stand for it!"

...Who are you, kupo?

"It's me!"

Who is "me," kupo...? Oh! M-miss Loaranne!?

"Why!? Why is it that year after year, Prince Yahiko only has eyes for Princess Amdina!?"

M-miss Loaranne...

"This year...this year for sure, I will be victorious over Princess Amdina, I swear it! And to this end, I've devised a brilliant plan!"

J-just what are you planning to do, kupo!?

"You'll see – when all is said and done, I will be the one to play Princess Amdina next year!"

Miss Loaranne...so that's what you've been plotting all these years, kupo...

Sigh.
It looks like we'll need everyone's support during this year's Celestial Nights celebration more than ever before. I'm counting on you all, kupo!

Hear more about Loaranne's scheme to turn Prince Yahiko's head.

Seeds Sown for Mog Garden Campaign! (06/17/2014)

A new promotion honoring those idyllic plots of land that make every adventurer's harvesting easier is right around the corner!

Campaign period: Monday, June 23 2014 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)

During this time, not only will double the amount of shining stars rain down from the heavens, but the gardens' shores will be awash with new, interesting flotsam.

Green thumbs can then exchange their newfound star riches for such horticulturally hip items as Overalls or assistant-enabling Coalition Humus!

Finally, a fledgling-but-first-rate facility will grace the gardens come the joyous July update. Wait for this wonder with bated breath!

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The June Version Update is Freed from its Shackles! (06/16/2014)

Adventurers' boundaries have never been broader than with the implementation of the June version update! Myriad existing weapon skills are now more potent, while merit point category caps have been raised to spectacular summits. On top of that, newfound powers course through the veins of tanks with the addition of spells created especially for them. With the ability of alter egos to join parties, everyone will also be able to take on more challenging trials. Furthermore, skirmishes and battlefields are now more easily accessible than ever before, and have received a few fighter-freeing adjustments of their own. Also, pioneers can unlock new treasures from wildskeeper reives and may now enhance equipment previously procured from them. Praise be to Altana!

Players no longer need to be tied down to traditional synthesis conventions, thanks to synthesis kits and newly stackable materials. Mog Gardens may also be upgraded to rank seven, meaning they can reach new crests of convenience. Even the UI has undergone adjustments, including the option to display party members' TP, among other enhancements. With all that this version update has to offer, how can adventuers not feel at least a little more liberated?

Read on for all the restriction-rejecting details.

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New Quests Coming in the June Version Update! (06/16/2014)

Adoulin is a storied city with a diverse array of personages, and the June version update brings with it new chapters in some of the city's continuing sagas. Find out more about the Order of Janniston's struggles with a young man who suddenly fell ill in "Sick and Tired," and witness the struggles of Cid's son Midras as he researches new ways to grow vegetables on the Ulbukan continent in "Vegetable Vegetable Crisis." Experience a different side of Adoulin with these and other serial tales!

12th Vana'versary Bonanza Marble Sales End Wednesday, WEDNESday, WEDNESDAY! (06/15/2014)

Two paltry days remain before you will have to wait who-knows-how-long to purchase more Mog Bonanza marbles and turn those visions of sugar rusks into clusters of kupons!

Feeling lucky? Then teleport, run, or swagger like the winner you know you'll be to the nearest Bonanza Moogle and plunk down that hard-earned gil for up to ten marbles, as you've got to be in it to win it! Today could be the day your big dreams turn into big winnings, so be not faint of heart or tight of wallet.

Don't let the big one get away just because you were unsure of the particulars. Let yourself play by reading up on all the details.

* Bonanza marble sales are set to end on Wednesday, June 18 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
* Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are valueless virtual items for use in the game FINAL FANTASY XI only.

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Details on the Upcoming Version Update (06/13/2014)

The next version update is scheduled for a Tuesday, June 17th (JST) release.

Head to the forums to read up on all the content that will be added!

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Weapon Skill Adjustments (06/12/2014)

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

[dev1216] Weapon Skill Adjustments

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Synthesis Additions and Adjustments (06/10/2014)

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

[dev1215] Synthesis Additions and Adjustments

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Battle Content Adjustments (06/09/2014)

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

[dev1214] Battle Content Adjustments

Announcing the official online distribution of the performance of Square Enix's Nanaa Mihgo's at this year's E3! (06/08/2014)

We are pleased to announce that the performance of Square Enix's Nanaa Mihgo's at this year's E3 will be available online!

Enjoy a wide array of tunes from not only FFXI, but from the series as a whole!

This band is far too talented for FF fans to keep all to themselves, so we are excited to share them with the world at E3, home of gamers everywhere!

We hope you take this opportunity to enjoy the show!

Broadcast time:
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. (PDT)

* Broadcast audio is in Japanese with English subtitles available.
* Times subject to change.


Nanaa Mihgo Performers:
Machi Okabe (Violin)
Takuro Iga (Piano)
Naoshi Mizuta (Bass, effects, and percussion)

Visit SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS on YouTube.

Announcing New Campaigns for the Discriminating Adventurer! (06/06/2014)

We are pleased to announce three new campaigns designed to give Vana'diel's finest a few more entries in their records of exploits!

Enjoy increased capacity point gains with the Double Capacity Point Campaign!
Engage villainous foes with more frequency through the Increased Seal and Crest Drop Rate Campaign!
Cozy up to Lola and Oston with the Double Skirmish Trigger Item Drop Rate Campaign!

Read on for details.

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Quality-of-Life Adjustments (06/06/2014)

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

[dev1213] Quality-of-Life Adjustments

Repeat Login Campaign No. 12 Comes Shufflin' Into Town! (06/05/2014)

All of Vana'diel looks forward to seeing you each day--and Repeat Login Campaign No. 12 is here to greet you when you visit!

Campaign Period: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Wednesday, July 2 at 7:00 a.m.

Receive login points each day just for saying hello to the citizens of Vana'diel, and exchange them for various in-game rewards!

If you are logged in when the campaign begins, you must either relog or change areas in order to receive your points.

Read on for a list of available items and how to participate in Repeat Login Campaign No. 12.

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New Records of Eminence Objectives (06/04/2014)

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

[dev1212] New Records of Eminence Objectives

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Mog Garden Rank Cap Increase (06/02/2014)

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

[dev1211] Mog Garden Rank Cap Increase