June 2010 Version Update Notes

The Version Update Has Arrived! (06/21/2010) The June version update is here, marking the arrival of "Vision of Abyssea", the first in the Abyssea series of battle add-ons set to offer epic new challenges to adventurers who would take up arms under the sunless skies of this forbidding realm. But that's not all! This update will feature the long-awaited lifting of the level cap, accompanied by a host of new weapon skills and job abilities. Adventurers can also venture into the newly unlocked Walk of Echoes and experience the climactic conclusions of the Wings of the Goddess nation quests. There's bound to be something for everyone! Players are also encouraged to revisit the Vision of Abyssea site, where the latest information on the formidable set of arms known as "Empyrean Weapons" has been revealed. Full details on the version update may be found here. Access the official Vision of Abyssea site here.

Adjustments of the Job Persuasion! (06/17/2010) No level cap increase is complete without an accompanying arsenal of new job abilities, traits, and magic spells. Come the June version update, adventurers will find themselves empowered with myriad new ways to smite enemies and support comrades in battle. As the icing on this scrumptious cake of additions, performance-enhancing tweaks are also being whipped up for certain existing job abilities. Feast your eyes on the details.

The Walk of Echoes Beckons! (06/15/2010) The upcoming version update will see a section of the long-awaited Walk of Echoes area opened for access. There, adventurers will find thrilling new battlefields tailored to pose a challenge to seasoned veterans. Read on to learn more.

Exceed Your Limits: Level Cap to Be Lifted! (06/11/2010) As previously announced at VanaFest 2010, the impending version update will usher in the first stage of the long-awaited level cap increase! What factors led to this monumental decision? What implications will it have for adventurers? Today, we would like to take the opportunity to address pressing questions and concerns about the latest major evolution to hit Vana'diel. Read on for all the details!

Vision of Abyssea Trailer Released; Now Accepting Advance Orders! (06/07/2010) Vision of Abyssea, the first in a series of three battle area add-ons that promise to offer epic new challenges for adventurers, is now available for advance order via PlayOnline! Access the Vision of Abyssea banner from the FINAL FANTASY XI main page and purchase your registration code today! Wary of treading blindly into the abyss? Fear not, for the Vision of Abyssea homepage has been updated with an exclusive promotional video, as well as information on the ferocious fiends and formidable equipment that await those who would visit this extraordinary new realm. Check out the details on the official Abyssea site! *The Vision of Abyssea content will become playable upon the release of the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, currently scheduled for Monday, June 21. *As with previous add-ons, the purchase of one registration code for a single PlayOnline ID will allow the content to be accessed with all characters belonging to that account.

New Weapon Skills to Wield! (06/04/2010) With the much-awaited level cap increase rapidly approaching, the development team is putting the finishing touches on a new set of weapon skills that promise to be formidable additions to players' arsenals of abilities. Today, we're pleased to be able to offer a video sneak preview of the fourteen visually striking new skills that will be joining the fray with the upcoming version update. Feast your eyes on the wonders that await! (*The release version of the weapon skills may differ slightly from the development content portrayed in the video.)

Moblin Maze Mongers Manufacture Monstrous New Maze: Adventurers Aghast! (06/01/2010) President Goldagrik and his grammatically-challenged gang of gil-grabbing dungeon delvers are back, this time with a new maze that promises thrills and chills for adventurers the world over! You want details? Goldagrik know you want details.

New Trials (of the Magians) Await Ambitious Adventurers! (05/27/2010) Are you one of the many adventurers longing to further augment your equipment with marvelous moogle magic via Trial of the Magians? Then you'll be heartened to know that additions and refinements to the system are on the way! The details are but a click away, kupo!

Chains of Promathia Areas Unfettered! (05/24/2010) The next version update will usher in a change of Twilight God proportions with the lifting of level restrictions in Chains of Promathia areas. Tweaks bound to further enhance your adventuring experience in these areas are also in the works. Read on for the details.

Wings of the Goddess Nation Quests: The End and Beyond! (05/20/2010) The upcoming version update will see the highly acclaimed Wings of the Goddess nation quests reach their climactic conclusions. What does fate have in store for the heroes and heroines of the three nations as they continue their struggle in the Crystal War? Your presence may well prove to be the weight that tips the scales in favor of the children of Altana! Proceed here for a sneak preview.

Official "Vision of Abyssea" Website Now Live! (05/17/2010) It is our pleasure to announce that the official website for "Vision of Abyssea," the first of three battle area add-ons, has gone live! All the latest breaking news and information such as product details will be made available hot off the press. Promotional trailers and other exciting features are also in the pipes, so be sure to add the site to your list of favorites. Visit the official Vision of Abyssea website. *The in-game content will be accessible upon the arrival of the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, scheduled for mid-June.

New Version Update Announcement! (05/14/2010) We are pleased to announce that our development team is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XI version update, which is currently on track for a mid-June release. This update promises to be a momentous one, with the first level cap increase in over six and a half years, and a veritable slew of new equipment and weapon skills to accompany it. But that's not all! Adventurers across Vana'diel can look forward to experiencing the climactic conclusions of the popular Wings of the Goddess nation quest storylines, braving the eerie environs of the new Walk of Echoes area, taking up the gauntlet with new Trial of the Magians trials, and much more! With a host of job adjustments and other refinements on the way as well, this update is sure to offer something for players of all stripes. As always, detailed previews will be forthcoming right here in the Topics section, so keep watching this space!