September Topics, 2014
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1235] Job Adjustments
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
A New Wings of the Goddess-Related Quest, "A Forbidden Reunion," Will Be Added (09/29/2014)
In the October version update, a new quest featuring a particularly memorable Wings of the Goddess character, "A Forbidden Reunion," will be introduced.
This most forbidden of reunions takes root in a small miracle called forth by a young woman who gave everything to protect Vana'diel...and her struggle to contain a future most bleak begins anew.
Players must have completed the following prerequisites to receive this quest.
- Have completed the Wings of the Goddess mission "Lest We Forget."
- Have completed the quest "Champion of the Dawn."
- Have completed the Trust initiation quest in one of San d'Oria, Bastok, or Windurst.
These sabots are made for fightin', and that's just what they'll do with the Double Experience Campaign and Additional Seal Battlefield Spoils Campaign, both commencing on Thursday, October 2!
Read on for details!
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
New High-tier Battlefields (09/25/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1234] New High-tier Battlefields
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The October Version Update is Coming Soon! (09/24/2014)
Brace yourselves, for the next version update is scheduled for early October!
Taking center stage are a new Wings of the Goddess-related quest and high-tier battlefields starring your favorite avatars!
The accompanying cast includes an expansion of the equipment sets feature, various job adjustments, and the ability to store stones obtained from alluvion skirmishes!
Get ready for fun this October!
Doctor Shantotto's Practicum on Modern Vana'diel Now in Session! (09/24/2014)
Hear Shantotto give an enthralling lecture on life in modern Vana'diel through an exciting new promotional video. If you haven't yet acquired the assigned material, check out the video!
* Audio is in Japanese with English subtitles.
Announcing the Autumn Alter Ego Extravaganza (09/22/2014)
Announcing an all-new Alter Ego Extravaganza, coming to Vana'diel starting on Tuesday, September 30!
Three new alter egos make their debut in this fantastic celebration of all things Trust, so get your hands on them before it's too late!
Rahal, Commander of the Royal Knights!
Koru-Moru, the lovelorn professor!
Cid, master of war machines!
Also featured in this campaign are three alter egos returning from the spring extravagana. If you missed them the first time around, now's your chance to snag them before they disappear!
Vana'diel's most prestigious chocobo chick, Sakura!
The red menace, Ovjang!
The reticent protector, Mnejing!
Extravaganza Period: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Friday, October 31 at 7:59 a.m.
Details on how to acquiring these powerful mirror images will be made public on this page when the extravaganza commences.
Alter Ego Expo Redux! (09/16/2014)
Ever tried to tackle a fearsome NM solo and just barely not get over that hump? Then great ready for a glorious victory, as the Alter Ego Expo is making a comeback starting Wednesday, September 24!
Expo Period:
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. (PDT) to Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 a.m.
Alter egos will receive the following improvements for the duration of the event.
- Maximum HP and MP will be increased by a factor of 1.5.
- A strong resistance to status ailments will be granted.
Let your closest NPC friends come to the rescue and support all your adventuring activities, whether busting heads in Sarutabaruta or pressing forward with the latest Seekers of Adoulin missions!
June and July Version Update Survey (09/12/2014)
The June and July Version Update Survey is live starting today!
We'd like to hear your thoughts on the variety of content added in these two releases, including the Shadow Lord and Shikaree high-tier mission battlefields; monster rearing; the ability to use alter egos in parties; job adjustments, including the addition of new spells; large adjustments to weapon skills; and more.
Survey Period: Friday, September 12, 2014 to Friday, September 19 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)
Take the survey.
* A SQUARE ENIX account is required to participate. Visit the account migration page or read on for details on migrating your account.
* This survey may only be taken once per SQUARE ENIX account.
* Players currently enjoying the free trial period are ineligible.
Announcing the Idyllic Vana'diel Initiative! (09/10/2014)
Not content with the Return Home to Vana'diel and Adventurer Appreciation Campaigns, we are pleased to announce the hosting of myriad smaller in-game events, collectively titled the Idyllic Vana'diel Initiative, all starting Wednesday, September 10! Take this opportunity to experience all Vana'diel has to offer with none of the fuss!
Read on for details.
Adventurer Appreciation Campaign (09/10/2014)
In thanks for your dedicated service to the world of Vana'diel, we will be giving special in-game gifts to those with an active PlayOnline/FINAL FANTASY XI subscription via a SQUARE ENIX account during the period of Tuesday, July 1, 2014, to Sunday, August 31.
Read on for details.
The Adventuring Primer Has Been Updated! (09/10/2014)
The Adventuring Primer, your one-stop shop for catching up on the latest Vana'diel has to offer, now display its content at a glance so you can quickly find the topics that interest you!
Those returning to Vana'diel after a period of activity can surely pick up a thing or two from this all-encompassing guide!
Read the primer for yourself!
In commemoration of twelve years of FINAL FANTASY XI and with appreciation for all those who have adventured throughout Vana'diel, we are pleased to announce two major campaigns starting today.
Read on for details on the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign.
Read on for details on the Discount Campaign.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The September Version Update has Descended! (09/09/2014)
The battle-ready will want to take a look at high-tier Walk of Echoes and the brand new Incursion, while everyone can enjoy other changes and additions such as the revamp to the Goblin Mystery Box, job adjustments, new icons on the map, the ability to adjust party member order, and more!
Read on for details.
The September 2014 Login Campain Descends Upon Us Soon! (09/08/2014)
The July September login campaign will be held during the following period.
Campaign Period: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, October 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 information on how to participate and for a list of items available in the September 2014 Login Campaign.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
A New Quest Takes the Stage! (09/08/2014)
The September version update will bring along with it the continuation of one of Seekers of Adoulin's mini-sagas!
Roskin, the bumbling Yocile-oggler from the Thirst for the Ages" and "Thirst for the Eons," never content to be a mere witness to history, sends the player off to learn about events surrounding King August's many forays into the jungles. Explore a different angle on the sacred city's past with the third installment in this gripping side story!
* In order to receive this quest, players must have completed the previous two chapters in the installment as well as chapter four of the Seekers of Adoulin mission up to and including "Balamor, the Deathborne Xol."
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Quality of Life Improvements (09/05/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1233] Quality of Life Improvements
Blazing Buffaloes (09/04/2014)
An absolutely titillataruing morning to you, straight from Konana of Windurst's Tarutaru Times!
How've your adventures been treating you?
I know, I know, I'm a bit more sprightaruly than usual, but that's neither here nor there.
We're in trouble-wouble and I need everyone's help!
It's those darned fluffball moogle-woogles!
With all those notches in your beltaru, you've surely stumbled across their Buffalo Bonanza Ranch.
You know, the one where they keep all the buffaloes they catch-watch up north?
They usually rentaru them out for all manner of festivals, rodeos, and what-have-you, and recently they've been expanding to other animals. On the surface, they seem to be expanding and all looks hunky-dory, but if they were any more in the red-wed I'd need to call a white mage to wipe up the mess.
Isn't that positively scandalous-wandalous?
So we decided to send-wend in some of our top reporters to do an undercover investigation. With the Blazing Buffaloes eventaru set to get started in a few short winks, I feel it's the perfect time to expose the operation for the shame it is!
If that doesn't whetaru your appetite for the truth, I don't know what will!
Read this Tarutaru Times exclusive report, written by a certain undercover freelance writer on the Buffalo Bonanza Ranch, here.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
New Walk of Echoes Content: Surge and Endowed Walks (09/03/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1232] New Walk of Echoes Content: Surge and Endowed Walks
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Details on the Upcoming Version Update (09/02/2014)
The next version update is scheduled for a Tuesday, September 9th (JST) release.
Head to the forums to read up on all the content that will be added!
Enjoy two new events celebrating twelve years of FINAL FANTASY XI service.
Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign
We've missed you! For a limited time only, stalwarts who've hung up their blades and staves can return to Vana'diel free of charge! Come see faces both familiar and new as you experience the changes Vana'diel has seen!
Discount Campaign
Act now and receive expansion packs you have not yet registered for a reasonable fee!
Read on for details.
* Download the client data now for free.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
New Battle Content: Incursion! (09/01/2014)
A new thread has been created in the Updates section of the official forums.
[dev1231] New Battle Content: Incursion!