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[Confirmed Issue]
When using the Character Race Change Service from the Ancestry Moogle NPC at Port Bastok, there may be issues such as the background music not switching correctly, or your character's original appearance not being shown even when "Display old" is selected in the character display settings.

*Due to this issue, we have temporarily removed this NPC from the game. We will make an announcement at a later time regarding when the NPC will be available again.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:32:42 JST http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news27718.shtml
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and we thank you for your understanding.

[Date & Time]
Jul. 11, 2026 19:40 to Jul. 12, 2026 1:50 (PDT)

[Details]
- Difficulty logging into PlayOnline with a Square Enix account
- Difficulty logging into Final Fantasy XI Forum
- Difficulty logging into Square Enix Account Management System, as well as difficulty performing certain payment-related operations or procedures

[Cause]
Server equipment issue

[Affected Services]
- PlayOnline
- Final Fantasy XI Forum
- Square Enix Account Management System]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:30:27 JST http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news27715.shtml
*The FINAL FANTASY XI client will be automatically updated. Any time after the date and times listed below, simply pressing the "Play" button and following the on-screen instructions will begin the update.

[Date & Time]
Jul. 8, 2026 22:00 (PDT)

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XI

[Update Details]
- Please visit the page below for the additional information regarding this version update.
https://sqex.to/NOGxK]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:45:13 JST http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news27712.shtml
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

*This maintenance will be accompanied by a client program version update. After maintenance is complete, the update will automatically begin after you press the “Play” button. After that, please follow the instructions on the screen.

*World transfer services will become unavailable 30 minutes prior to the maintenance period.

*After the maintenance ends, a spike in access is expected.
If you encounter congestion errors such as “POL-1160” and “POL-0010” during the confirmation screen or while downloading, we apologize for the inconvenience, and we ask that you try again after waiting for some time.

To ensure a smooth version update, we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

*Update details will be announced on Jul. 8, 2026 (PDT).

[Date & Time]
Jul. 8, 2026 22:00 to 23:30 (PDT)
*Completion time is subject to change.

[Affected Service]
FINAL FANTASY XI]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:23 JST http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/polnews/news27706.shtml
*The FINAL FANTASY XI client will be automatically updated. Any time after the date and times listed below, simply pressing the "Play" button and following the on-screen instructions will begin the update.

[Date & Time]
Jun. 9, 2026 22:00 (PDT)

[Affected Service]
- FINAL FANTASY XI

[Update Details]
- Please visit the page below for the additional information regarding this version update.
https://sqex.to/NBRHE]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:38:22 JST