December Topics, 2023
New Year's Boon and Bounty Campaign (12/27/2023)
The following campaigns will commence on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
Additionally, a new campaign will be added and the campaign period for the monthly campaigns will be extended due to everyone achieving 125% of Vana'Bout's target goal!
Campaign Period: Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Saturday, February 3, at 6:59 a.m.
Newly Added: Ambuscade Point Bonus Campaign
Chain Experience Bonus Campaign
Chain Capacity Point Bonus Campaign
Chain Monstrosity Bonus Campaign
Increased Seal and Crest Drop Rate Campaign
Additional Seal Battlefield Spoils Campaign
Wildskeeper Reive Campaign
Alter Ego Expo Campaign HQ
Incursion Campaign
Voidwatch Campaign
Geas Fete Campaign – PLUS!
High-Tier Mission Battlefield Campaign
Dark Matter Arcane Glyptics Campaign
Hyper Chocobo Digging Campaign
Combat and Magic Skill Increase Campaign
Dynamis - Divergence Statue Crusher Campaign – PLUS!
Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the Next Version Update (12/25/2023)
The next version update is scheduled for early January.
January brings with it monthly updates to Ambuscade.
The Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns Commence Today! (12/22/2023)
The Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns are now underway!
Campaign Periods
Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign
Friday, December 22, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the same hour.
Read on for details.
Discount Campaign
Friday, December 23, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the same hour.
Read on for details.
Vana'Bout - Round 1 is now underway! (12/12/2023)
*Added Friday, December 15, 2023
At present, Ambuscade is much more congested than we anticipated, causing adventurers to have difficulty meeting the targets laid out before them. As such, we have reduced the target figure by 75% so that the final numbers are more in reach for players. We apologize that we did not properly anticipate the amount of congestion that Vana'bout would cause.
Although for this particular round of Vana'bout we are decreasing the target figure, for subsequent rounds we will be taking a close look at player feedback on the official forums and through other avenues with an eye towards adjusting the type or types or content available as well as the applicable Records of Eminence objectives.
We hope that this will make Vana'bout a more pleasant experience for everyone.
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Vana'Bout, a new event that lets you work together with players from all of the world servers toward a common goal, is currently underway!
Complete the special Records of Eminence objective during the challenge period to earn plaudits for your efforts. You can select the objective from "Special Events" in the Records of Eminence objectives list.
Event Period
Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Monday, December 25, at 11:59 p.m.
The total number of plaudits earned by adventurers around the world will be tabulated and if it exceeds the target amount, the challenge shall be considered a success and a special reward campaign will be added to the usual monthly campaigns as part of the event.
In addition, personal rewards will be given to those adventurers who really make an effort during the event! The more plaudits you accumulate during the challenge period, the more rewards you can choose from.
See here for more on the overall plaudits earned, the available rewards, and other details regarding the event.
The December 2023 Login Campaign Commences Today! (12/12/2023)
The December 2023 Login Campaign is now underway.
Point distribution period:
Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. (PST) to Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.
Point exchange period:
Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. (PST) to Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.
Read on for details.
Announcing the Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns! (12/11/2023)
Come celebrate 21 years of FINAL FANTASY XI this New Year with the Return Home to Vana?diel and Discount Campaigns!
Campaign Periods
Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign
Friday, December 22, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the same hour.
Read on for details.
Discount Campaign
Friday, December 22, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the same hour.
Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The December Version Update Has Landed! (12/11/2023)
Enjoy the monthly updates to Ambuscade.
Read on for details.
Announcing the Nomad Mog Bonanza 2024! (12/08/2023)
As a show of thanks for your dedication to the world of Vana'diel, we're pleased to announce the Nomad Mog Bonanza 2024. Make all your dreams come true!
Once again, players are able to purchase up to two pearls!
Rank 1 prizes are awarded if you correctly guess the three-digit number and include all weapons previously available. Stylish new equipment sets have been added to the rank 3 prize lineup, and some prizes have also been adjusted from previous installments.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Read on for details.
* Bonanza pearls will be on sale from Friday, December 15, 2023, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Monday, January 15, at 6:59 a.m.
* Only characters for whom 32 days or more have passed since character creation are eligible to purchase bonanza pearls.
* Prizes available in the Nomad Mog Bonanza are in-game items and gil with no monetary value outside of the game.
Primed for Adventure – The December Episode: Now Available in the Archive! (12/08/2023)
The latest episode of the North American Community team's Primed for Adventure live stream series has been archived and is ready for your viewing pleasure! If you were unable to join the team during the live broadcast, feel free to check out the official FINAL FANTASY XI Twitch channel's archives at your leisure.
In this episode, the Community team held their final episode of the year, spreading Starlight cheer early alongside fellow adventurers!
View the archived video on the official Twitch channel.
Starlight Celebration (12/07/2023)
The Starlight Celebration returns in 2023!
Event Period: Friday, December 15, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Sunday, December 31, at 6:59 a.m.
Read on for details.
Announcing the December 2023 Login Campaign (12/05/2023)
The December 2023 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.
Point distribution period:
Monday, December 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. (PST) to Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 6:00 a.m.
Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the December Version Update (12/04/2023)
The next version update is scheduled for Monday, December 11.
Read on for a list of items to be added in December.
Primed for Adventure Live Stream – The December Episode! (12/04/2023)
Sicycre and Okieeomi from the North American Community team are excited to welcome you back to their FINAL FANTASY XI adventure with the community! Tune in for the team's final episode of the year spreading Starlight cheer! We implore you to join the journey ahead while discussing all things FFXI!
Date & Time:
Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (PST)
World:
Asura
Where to watch:
The official FINAL FANTASY XI Twitch Channel