The September version update has arrived, featuring “Scars of Abyssea,” the long-awaited second installment in the Abyssea series of battle area add-ons! This update will also unveil a host of exciting additions, including the second stage of the level cap increase, a wide assortment of job adjustments, the first half of the conclusion to the Wings of the Goddess missions, armor upgrade trials for Trial of the Magians, and much, [...]

Besides the plethora of job-related adjustments and additions already announced, the upcoming version update will usher in a broad spectrum of other refinements. Players can look forward to improvements in areas such as search comments, Walk of Echoes, Abyssea, and the quest Inside the Belly. Read on for the details. Search Comment Trial of the Magians will be added as a new search comment category, allowing Magian trial parties to [...]

Each weekend the Player Achievement post is created for adventurers to share their successes in Vana’diel with the rest of the community. To participate simply make a comment to this post or reply to the tweet for this post on twitter and tell us what you’ve accomplished while playing this past week. Comments will be chosen at random and read during the Player Achievement segment on the upcoming episode of [...]

As previously announced, the September version update will see the unveiling of a variety of new job abilities, traits, and spells. Besides these additions, existing job abilities will also see wide-ranging adjustments and refinements. Read on for the details! The following adjustments will be made to existing job abilities: - The warrior ability “Restraint” will no longer prevent the user from dealing critical hits. - The thief ability “Despoil” will [...]

Episode 220: Denwa Incoming Update, Japanese Class, Bubu Flags, and more! 9/2/10 39:33 Download audio file (Episode220.mp3) Level Cap Increase DJ Plaeskool- Zi’Tah: Rhythm of the Sanctuary Job Adjustments Part I DJ Plaeskool- On Being Taru DJ Plaeskool- Laila, Step Lively! (Autumn Footfalls Remix)

With Scars of Abyssea now available for advance purchase via PlayOnline, players have no doubt been wondering what challenges await them. Well, wonder no more, for a promotional trailer offering a sneak peek at this latest battle add-on is now available! The official site has also been updated with details on Empyrean Armor, a powerful new set of equipment that will be available to those who prove themselves worthy. Players [...]

We would like to announce the appointment of a new director for FINAL FANTASY XI. Former Battle Director Akihiko Matsui has assumed the post, and would like to take this opportunity to offer a few words of greeting to our players. Dear Users, It is both an honor and pleasure to give this address as the newly appointed director of FINAL FANTASY XI. With the commencement of official service for [...]

With the recent preparatory update for Final Fantasy XI, players immediatly began scouring the data files in the hopes of uncovering some of the new gear we can look forward to with the game’s early September update. Among the things found were three new maps that are going to be used for areas in the Scars of Abyssea add-on. These maps are: Misareaux Coast Attohwa Chasm Vunkerl Inlet Does this [...]

The 42nd issue of the Final Fantasy XI newsletter is now available! Check out everything that’s been going on for this past month and read up on how the community has been making use of all the of the content contained in Vision of Abyssea from the desk of the community team!

With the September version update fast approaching, the development team is putting the finishing touches on another set of formidable new weapon skills that will be added to the repertoire of adventurers wielding empyrean weapons, as well as certain arms upgraded through Trial of the Magians. As before, we’re pleased to be able to offer players a special video preview of these fourteen visually impressive and potent new skills. Don’t [...]