May Topics, 2016
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the Next Version Update (05/27/2016)
The next version update is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7.
Read on for a list of upcoming changes.
Job-specific equipment reforging campaigns. (05/26/2016)
A series of campaigns to assist adventurers who desire to reforge job-specific equipment will be held during the following period.
Campaign Period:
Saturday, June 11 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
to Thursday, June 30 at 7:59 a.m.
Increased Seal and Crest Drop Rate Campaign
Additional Seal Battlefield Spoils Campaign
Delve Campaign Plus
Vagary Campaign
Domain Invasion Anti-Predator Campaign
Read on for details on the campaign.
Last year's popular anniversary event, Sunshine Seeker, is making a reappearance this June! Experience what it's like being a "reviled" monster in Vana'diel.
Event period:
Tuesday, June 7 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, June 21 at 7:59 a.m.
Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the Next Version Update (05/19/2016)
The next version update is scheduled for early June.
Experience a new quest that delves deeper into the Seekers of Adoulin storyline as well as changes to the content and rewards of Ambuscade.
Those who have not yet completed Rhapsodies of Vana'diel may wish to give the story another try with adjustments to its difficulty level, while battle-oriented players may wish to test their skills with the latest changes to Domain Invasion. There are also myriad quality of life improvement, so get ready for June!
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
FINAL FANTASY XI Celebrates Its 14th Anniversary! (05/16/2016)
Today marks a full fourteen years since FINAL FANTASY XI service officially commenced. Producer Akihiko Matsui world like to share with you a few words of appreciation for the time you've spent together with us in Vana'diel.
Read on for their messages.
The 14th Vana'versary Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign Commences Today! (05/13/2016)
The Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign is Officially Underway!
Campaign Period
Friday, May 13, 2016 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 23 at the same hour.
Read on for details.
Announcing the 14th Vana'versary Mog Bonanza! (05/12/2016)
Make all your dreams come true with the 14th Vana'versary Mog Bonanza in celebration of 14 years of FINAL FANTASY XI, starting on Monday, May 16!
Enjoy a bevy of fabulous prizes—some returning from the Rhapsodies of Vana'diel Bonanza and others new—and experience the thrill of winning!
Read on for details.
* Bonanza marbles are scheduled to be on sale from Monday, May 16, 2016 to Thursday, June 16.
* Bonanza marbles may only be purchased by characters for whom 32 days has passed since character creation.
* All Mog Bonanza prizes are in-game items or gil and do not have any monetary value outside of the game.
The May 2016 Login Campaign Commences Today! (05/11/2016)
Get ready for fabulous prizes, for the May 2016 login campaign is now underway!
Collect points from Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT)
to Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 a.m.
Exchange points from Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT)
to Thursday, June 9 at 7:00 a.m.
Read on for details on the campaign.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The May Version Update Has Arrived! (05/10/2016)
Ambuscade has been updated with all-new foes and spoils on top of a new currency, Gallantry, for participating as a group. Furthermore, a reservation has been added on top of a variety of other adjustments.
Master Trials have been added for the most cutting-edge of adventurers to tackle and a new crystal storage system has been introduced, providing yet more new elements to experience this month.
Read on for details on the version update.
Adventurer Appreciation Campaign (05/09/2016)
The following campaigns will be making their way to Vana'diel starting on Wednesday, May 11 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
Campaign Period: Wednesday, May 11 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, May 31 at 7:59 a.m.
Assault - Nyzul Isle Uncharted Area Survey Mysterious Item Campaign
Incursion Campaign
High-Tier Mission Battlefield Campaign
Reisenjima Geas Fete Equipment Campaign
Abjuration Dial Campaign
The following special campaigns will also be active through the duration of the Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign
Campaign Period: Friday, May 13 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 23 at the same hour.
Chain Experience Bonus Campaign
Chain Capacity Point Bonus Campaign
Chain Monstrosity Bonus Campaign
Bonus Bayld Campaign
Increased Seal and Crest Drop Rate Campaign
Wildskeeper Reive Campaign
Alter Ego Expo
Skirmish Stone and Arcane Glyptics Campaign
Skirmish Frenzy Campaign - PLUS!
Read on for details on the campaign.
The Crustacean Cabal's Crab Club Arena (05/07/2016)
Ah, dearest adventurer--do you realize how difficult it is to pin you down when you're off stomping brigands into the ground? At least I finally caught up! Here--a telegram.
"We bid all adventurers to come participate in our Crab Club Arena. Stop. You've bested them once, so why not take this time to make amends? Stop. You never know what new friends you might meet up with. Stop.
The Crustacean Cabal, a branch of the Vana'diel Chocobo Society.
What's this, then? An invitation to the Crab Club Arena? I wouldn't pass this up for anything!
Read on for details.
Announcing the May 2016 Login Campaign! (05/06/2016)
The May login campaign will be held during the following period.
Collect points from Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, June 2 at 7:00 a.m.
Receive points each day just for logging in and exchange them for a bevy of wonderful in-game items!
Read on for details on the campaign.
Announcing the 14th Vana'versary Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign (05/02/2016)
We're pleased to announce a Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign, here just in time for the 14th Vana'versary!
Campaign Period
Friday, May 13, 2016 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 23 at the same hour.
Read on for details.