August Topics, 2025
Adventures in Vana'diel Support Campaign (08/26/2025)
The following campaigns will commence on Friday, September 12, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
This time, we plan to split the campaign period and contents into two different installments!
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Campaign Period:
■ Phase 1
Friday, September 12, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, September 23, at 7:59 a.m.
■ Phase 2
Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Wednesday, October 8, at 7:59 a.m.
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Read on for details.
Echoes of Vana'diel Discount Campaign Coming Wednesday, September 10! (08/22/2025)
A special campaign will be made available to FINAL FANTASY XIV players, offering them a discount on FINAL FANTASY XI's initial basic service fee.
This campaign is available to players who are currently playing FINAL FANTASY XIV and have yet to play FFXI, or have been away from the game.
If this sounds like anyone you know, be sure to tell them about this opportunity to join you on your adventures throughout Vana'diel!
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Campaign Period:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, September 25, at 1:00 a.m.
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Read on for details.
The Shadow Lord's Dominion (08/21/2025)
In celebration of the second installment of Echoes of Vana'diel (San d'Oria: The Second Walk) being added to FINAL FANTASY XIV as part of Patch 7.3, FFXI will also be bringing back three previous events.
This time, we are bringing back the event previously known as Day of the Shadow Lord, and will be renaming it The Shadow Lord's Dominion.
As part of this event, equipment based on the Shadow Lord's storied weapons will be available as spoils for completing the ★Rank 5 Mission battlefield!
Furthermore, as an added bonus, the Curator Moogle will have some Shadow Lord-themed items making their return.
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Event Period (*):
Wednesday, August 29, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, September 9, at 7:59 a.m.
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* Since you'll need to increase your level and complete missions in order to take on the ★Rank 5 Mission, we're offering it on three separate occasions (this one, as well as once in September and also October) so that as many adventurers as possible can enjoy the content.
Please note that there will be no changes to the spoils you can earn from the battlefield on these three occasions.
If it's hard for you to complete the mission during August, we hope you'll be able to take advantage of one of the other opportunities instead.
This ★Rank 5 Mission can be attempted by up to six players. Whether you're working together with your fellow linkshell members or taking advantage of this unique opportunity to team up with other adventurers, we hope that everyone is able to enjoy the content that we have prepared. To that end, we also plan to add new returning items to each iteration of the event that can be traded for with the Curator Moogle.
Read on for details.
Announcing the summer Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns! (08/15/2025)
This year's summer Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaign commence Friday, August 29. This is the perfect chance for those of you returning home to Vana'diel or for new adventurers just getting started on their journey.
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Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign:
Friday, August 29, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, September 8, at 1:00 a.m.
* Read on for details.
Save on Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition (67% off!), the World Transfer service (50% off!), and the Seekers of Adoulin expansion pack (50% off!).
Discount Campaign:
Friday, August 29, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, September 25, at 1:00 a.m.
* Read on for details.
We're also pleased to announce that a variety of FFXI-related merchandise will also be on sale during this period!
Be sure to check out once the discount campaign begins:https://sqex.to/6Cmpg
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We are currently planning a number of campaigns and seasonal events over the course of these campaigns in order to help you get the most out of the game.
We look forward to seeing you in Vana'diel!
FINAL FANTASY XIV Collaboration Event (08/15/2025)
In celebration of the second installment of Echoes of Vana'diel (San d'Oria: The Second Walk) being added to FINAL FANTASY XIV as part of Patch 7.3, FFXI will also be bringing back three previous events.
One of these events will be the return of the FINAL FANTASY XIV Collaboration Event.
This is your chance to get your hands on special equipment featuring a design based on the spriggan monsters from FINAL FANTASY XIV, as well as other fabulous items!
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Event Period:
Friday, August 22, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Wednesday, October 8, at 7:59 a.m.
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Read on for details.
The August 2025 Login Campaign Is Now Underway! (08/13/2025)
The August 2025 Login Campaign is now underway.
■ This month's featured items
♪ Craklaw companion
Model Synergy Furnace II
Prishe's Boots
■ August 2025 recommended alter egos
- Cipher: Qultada
- Cipher: Karaha
- Cipher: Koru-Moru
- Cipher: Mnejing
- Cipher: Zeid
- Cipher: Lion
- Cipher: Shantotto II
■ Other changes of note
- Updated the alter ego lineup that can be exchanged for 10 points / 100 points.
- Revised the exchange rate for certain equipment and furnishings that have appeared in the past and could be exchanged for 10 points / 100 points.
- Added the Impish Box to the list of items that can be exchanged for 1,500 points.
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Point distribution period:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, September 2, at 7:00 a.m.
Point exchange period:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, September 9, at 7:59 a.m.
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In addition, the special event that lets you obtain the Prishe's Teardrop item needed to upgrade Prishe's Boots will also return. See this letter to find out how to obtain a Prishe's Teardrop for yourself!
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Event Period:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Wednesday, October 8, at 7:59 a.m.
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Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The August Version Update Has Landed! (08/12/2025)
August brings with it the addition of Level 12 beastmen to Besieged, the elimination of the character display limit in Al Zahbi, the removal of obstacles (bushes) from Yorcia Weald, a change to the display color of the "???" within Temenos for Limbus, and more.
Read on for details.
Announcing the August 2025 Login Campaign (08/06/2025)
The August 2025 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.
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Point distribution period:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, September 2, at 7:00 a.m.
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In addition, the special event that lets you obtain the Prishe's Teardrop item needed to upgrade Prishe's Boots will also return. See this letter to find out how to obtain a Prishe's Teardrop for yourself!
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Event Period:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Wednesday, October 8, at 7:59 a.m.
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Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the August Version Update (08/05/2025)
The next version update is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12.
Read on for a list of items to be added in August.
Hot Summer Days, Cool Vana'diel Nights Campaign (08/04/2025)
The following campaigns will commence on Friday, August 15, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
Additionally, a new campaign will be added and the campaign period for the monthly campaigns will be extended due to everyone achieving 150% of Vana'Bout's target goal!
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Campaign Period:
Friday, August 15, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Saturday, September 6, at 7:59 a.m.
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- Combat and Magic Skill Increase Campaign
- Alter Ego Expo
- Abyssea Campaign
- Dynamis Granules of Time Campaign
- Ambuscade Point Bonus Campaign [Newly Added]
- Double Unity Accolade Campaign
- Unity Wanted Campaign
- Assault - Nyzul Isle Uncharted Area Survey Mysterious Item Campaign
- High-Tier Mission Battlefield Campaign
- Incursion Campaign
- Omen Job Card Campaign - PLUS!
Read on for details.
Play Seasonal Events to Get Items Such as a Stuffed Chocobo! (08/01/2025)
There have been countless items added to the game over the years, including some that were available via limited-time events that are not scheduled to return or otherwise only featured limited opportunities to acquire them.
Therefore, we have decided to introduce this special opportunity on a trial basis to either make these items available again or provide an easier, limited-time method to obtain them.
In this second round of our ongoing initiative, the items you can obtain include Save the Queen II, Stuffed Chocobo, Chicken Knife II, Shadow Lord statue, and a Shadow Lord shirt.
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Event Period:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, September 9, at 7:59 a.m.
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Read on for details.
Level Smasher Support Campaign - Redux (08/01/2025)
The Level Smasher Support Campaign will resume starting from today.
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Campaign Period:
Friday, August 1, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, August 11, at 7:59 a.m.
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- Chain Experience Bonus Campaign
- Chain Capacity Point Bonus Campaign
- Chain Monstrosity Bonus Campaign
- Bonus Bayld Campaign
- Double Synthesis Skill Increase Campaign
- A.M.A.N. Trove Original Equipment Drop Rate Increase Campaign
Read on for details.