April Topics, 2011

9th Anniversary Fan Art Contest Deadline Imminent! (04/25/2011)

Be fairly warned: only two weeks remain until the submission period for the 9th Anniversary Fan Art Contest draws to a close. For those of you who have yet to submit a masterpiece, don't miss this opportunity to flex your creative muscles and be in the running for a very special in-game prize: the Chocobo Beret!

As in previous years, the winners will be hand-picked by the FINAL FANTASY XI team and honored in a Topics feature, with all entries to be showcased for the entire world to admire. We look forward to receiving inspired entries from all of you!

Submission deadline: May 8, 2011 (Sunday)

Fan Art Contest Submission Details
*Please read the terms of submission carefully, and be sure that your masterpiece is attached to your e-mail.

Siren World Has Marked 3,166 Consecutive Victories in Besieged! (04/14/2011)

On April 14, 2011, the chapter was closed on one of the greatest tales of heroism that Vana'diel has known. On this day, the brave adventurers of Siren World suffered their first Besieged defeat after a remarkable 3,166 consecutive victories—a spectacular record of unbroken triumph dating back to the system's introduction on April 17, 2006.

Though their streak may have come to an end, the heroes and heroines of Siren World can take pride in knowing that tales of their valor will be sung in teahouses across the Empire for ages to come. We congratulate them on their efforts, and extend our best wishes to adventurers of all Worlds fighting to defend the Astral Candescence from the vile hands of the Beastmen!

The 9th Anniversary Fan Art Contest Approaches! (04/07/2011)

FINAL FANTASY XI is set to enter its ninth year of service on May 16th, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than with the latest installment of the ever-popular Fan Art Contest?

In the past, this contest has proven to be a spectacular showcase for our most artistically-inclined players, and we expect this year to be no different. Be it a scene from one of your most memorable adventures, a montage of your travels throughout the years, or a joyous anniversary celebration among fast friends, we welcome any and all submissions paying tribute to the 9th Vana'versary theme.

Peruse all the details and get started on your masterpiece today!

9th Vana'versary Festivities on the Way! (04/07/2011)

May 16, 2011 will mark a very special occasion--the ninth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI. We'll be celebrating this momentous day with a wide range of events to be held in both Vana'diel and the real world. Read on for a preview of just a few of the things you can look forward to!

Read on for the details.