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August Topics, 2026
Vana'Bout - Round 10 Is Almost Here! (14/08/2026)
We are ready to announce the dates for the next round of Vana'Bout, an event that lets you combine forces with players from all over the world to earn rewards!
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Event Period:
Friday, 21 August, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (GMT)／4:00 p.m. (BST) to Monday, 7 September, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT)／3:59 p.m. (BST)
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Various adjustments and updates have been made to the event in order to make it easier to play.
■New Changes
・The starting time is changing from 8:00 a.m. (GMT)／9:00 a.m. (BST) to 3:00 p.m. (GMT)／4:00 p.m. (BST).
・New daily and time-based objectives have been added.
・The overview of some objectives (listed details) has been changed.
* There are no changes to the contents or difficulty level.
・Differences between the daily objectives each day have been minimized.
Example 1: The following objective will be available each day of the event:
Hunting, Kupo! (VBD)：Defeat the requisite number of experience-yielding enemies in non-Abyssea areas. Special Reward: 20 plaudits.
Example 2: The following objective will be available once every two days:
This Chain Shall Not Be Broken (VBD)：Achieve an experience point chain bonus of 5. Special Reward: 30 plaudits.
* Depending on the timing with which you cancel an objective, the same objective may appear again after the previous one is canceled.
・The personal rewards lineup has been revised.
・New overall rewards have been added and some existing ones have been revised.
・The target value for completing 100% of the overall rewards has been increased slightly.
■Personal Rewards
・Silver Tier
・Added Kupon I-Amb x3 to the selections.
Each kupon can be redeemed for one of the following items:
・Ambuscade vouchers
A. Voucher: Weapon／A. Chit: Head／A. Chit: Body／A. Chit: Hand／
A. Chit: Leg／A. Chit: Foot／A. Chit: Ring／A. Voucher: Back／A. Voucher: Replica
・Ambuscade weapon upgrade materials
Abdhaljs Nuggets x5／Abdhaljs Gems x5／Abdhaljs Anima x5／
Abdhaljs Matter x5
・Ambuscade armor upgrade materials
Abdhaljs Metal x 15／Abdhaljs Fiber x15
・ Ambuscade cape upgrade materials
Abdhaljs Thread x20／Abdhaljs Dust x20／Abdhaljs Sap x10／
Abdhaljs Dye x10／Abdhaljs Resin x5／Abdhaljs needle
・Abdhaljs seal
■Overall Rewards
The total number of plaudits earned by adventurers from all of the game's Worlds will be tabulated and if it exceeds the target amount, the challenge shall be considered a success. The following are the available rewards for this event.
■Plaudits Goal: 100% achieved■
・Add an Ambuscade Point Bonus Campaign to the September monthly campaigns
・Receive 10,000 exemplar points or 10,000 experience points upon completion of Vana'Bout (*).
* These can be obtained from the Coordinator Moogle in Mhaura (G-8). Remember to get them before they're gone!
■Plaudits Goal: 125% achieved■
・Add a method for acquiring a Demonic Axe from the Curator Moogle.
■Plaudits Goal: 150% achieved■
・Add a new Phantom Gem Campaign.
* This campaign lets you obtain a Phantom Gem of your choice from the list of available selections once per Earth day. (You cannot select Phantom Gems that you already possess.)
Read on for details.
The Shadow Lord's Dominion (14/08/2026)
In celebration of the third installment of Echoes of Vana'diel (Windurst: The Third Walk) being added to FINAL FANTASY XIV as part of Patch 7.5, FFXI is also introducing various events to help mark the occasion.
One of these events will be the return of the well-known "Day of the Shadow Lord" seasonal event, once again under the name of "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 (*):
Saturday, 22 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Wednesday, 9 September, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
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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 this month, hopefully you'll be able to take advantage of the other two opportunities.
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 items to each event session that can be obtained from the Curator Moogle.
Read on for details.
Play Seasonal Events to Get Items Such as a Shadow Lord shirt and Pungent Powder III! (14/08/2026)
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 chances 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.
The eligible items this time are the Shadow Lord shirt and Pungent Powder III. The Shadow Lord shirt is a t-shirt based on the Shadow Lord himself, while Pungent Powder III allows you to randomly change into a baby adamantoise, behemoth cub, or a dragon hatchling!
■ Returning items
Shadow Lord shirt
Pungent Powder III
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Event Period:
Saturday, 22 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Wednesday, 9 September, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
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Read on for details.
Get an Abyssal Mask in Celebration of the Collaboration with Wizardry Variants Daphne! (12/08/2026)
A special collaboration event between FINAL FANTASY XI and Wizardry Variants Daphne will be held from Thursday, 30 July to Thursday, 10 September.
In honor of this occasion, we are offering an Abyssal Mask to all of you adventurers out there! 
* The Abyssal Mask is a piece of equipment based on the mask worn by the Masked Adventurer in Wizardry Variants Daphne.
■ How to acquire the Abyssal Mask
Each character will have the item placed in their inventory during the period listed below just by logging in. Limit one per character.
- Players without any free space in their inventory upon login will have it placed in their inventory after clearing out some space and changing areas or relogging.
- Note that players will be unable to receive another Abyssal Mask under any circumstances, even if they are still within the claim period or they dispose of their first one.
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Present claim period:
Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Wednesday, 9 September, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
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We hope you enjoy this special collaboration event with the Wizardry series as it celebrates its 45th anniversary!
The August Version Update Has Landed! (12/08/2026)
As part of the August version update, we have introduced new notorious monsters to multiple fields in the Seekers of Adoulin areas, marking the first instalment of our plan to add more notorious monsters to the region.
Read on for details regarding the version update.
The Summer Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns Start Today! (07/08/2026)
The Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns start today!
During this special campaign period, former FINAL FANTASY XI players will be able to play the game for free. Meanwhile, those of you just starting out with the game can purchase the Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition for a discounted price.
Spend your summer in Vana'diel at a special discounted price!
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Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign:
Friday, 7 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 17 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST)
* Read on for details.
Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition - 68% off!
Seekers of Adoulin Expansion Pack - 50% off!
World Transfer Service - 59% off!
Discount Campaign:
Friday, 7 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 17 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST)
* Read on for details.
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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!
Take a Vana'Vacation This Summer! Support Campaign (07/08/2026)
This campaign will commence on Friday, 14 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST).
Once again, we plan to split the campaign period into the following two instalments!
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■ Phase 1
Friday, 14 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Sunday, 23 August, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
■ Phase 2
Monday, 31 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Wednesday, 9 September, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
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Read on for details.
Announcing the Midsummer's Nomad Mog Bonanza 2026! (06/08/2026)
As a token of our appreciation for your dedication to the world of Vana'diel, we're pleased to announce the Midsummer's Nomad Mog Bonanza 2026. Make all your dreams come true!
You can purchase up to two Bonanza pearls per character.
Rank 1 prizes are awarded if you correct guess the three-digit number and include the Mog Bonanza weapons and the Moogle Iris (*) item used to upgrade them, as well as the previously available ♪Bubble Crab mount, which emits a cool, bubble-like effect. This is also your chance to get your hands on the Judgment Day furnishing.
* The Moogle Iris is a special item that can be traded along with a Mog Bonanza weapon to the Smithy Moogle in the Bastok Metalworks (F-9) in order to reforge it.
* See here for more information about each Mog Bonanza weapon's abilities and attributes after reforging.
Example: Onion Sword III Before/After Reforging
Before reforging
After reforging
Read on for details.
* Bonanza pearls will be on sale from Thursday, 13 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
* Only characters who are at least 32 days old in Earth time 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.
Announcing the August 2026 Login Campaign (06/08/2026)
The August 2026 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.
■ This month's featured items
Abyssbringer
Cactuar Shield
Ryofu Uchiwa
■ August 2026 recommended alter egos
Cipher: Shantotto II
Cipher: Koru-Moru
Cipher: Qultada
Cipher: Karaha
Cipher: Kuyin
Cipher: F. Coffin
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Point distribution period:
Thursday, 13 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Wednesday, 2 September, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 p.m. (BST)
Point exchange period:
Thursday, 13 August, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Wednesday, 9 September, 2026, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
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In addition, Prishe's Boots and the special event that allows you to obtain the items needed to upgrade them will be returning from last year!
Read on for details.
Announcing the August Version Update (05/08/2026)
The next version update is scheduled for Wednesday, 12 August.
Read on for a list of items to be added in August.