March 2010 Version Update Notes

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The Version Update Has Arrived! (03/22/2010)

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The March version update is here at long last, ushering in a lavish bounty of compelling new content sure to delight any adventurer! Test your skills and reap wondrous weapon augments with Trial of the Magians, harness the power of Odin and Alexander, explore heretofore-unaccessible areas, and experience the latest heart-stirring chapters of the epic Wings of the Goddess missions. All of the features previewed at VanaFest 2010 and much, much more are only a download away!

Peruse the full version update summary here.


New Add-on Series "Abyssea" Announced! (02/28/2010)

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An announcement was made today at VanaFest 2010 for "Abyssea," an all-new three-part series of battle-oriented add-ons.

A parallel world existing beside Vana'diel, Abyssea is a land fraught with perils and home to savage hordes of heretofore unseen creatures. Ferocious, towering NMs, new-look HNMs?even the garden varieties will confound would-be challengers with their unfamiliar and formidable powers. These and a whole host more await hapless adventurers with open arms and voracious maws.

In Abyssea, concerns such as the over-population of battle areas and the need for large time investments will be a thing of the past. The development team is hard at work creating a world where parties can engage in rewarding battles with powerful foes and collect prized equipment with the least of fuss.

More details are available via the following links:
The Official Abyssea Website
The Official VanaFest 2010 Website


VanaFest 2010 Special Talk Session (02/28/2010)

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In attendance at the special talk session were Producer Hiromichi Tanaka, Director Koichi Ogawa, Battle Director Akihiko Matsui, planners Yoji Fujito and Mizuki Ito, and Global Online Producer Sage Sundi. The discussion revolved around the new content being planned for the upcoming version update as well as the game's future direction.
* All announcements made are for content under development, and thus changes may occur without notice.

To find out more, gleefully peruse the details here.
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New Version Update Announced! (02/23/2010)

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We're pleased to announce that the development team is hard at work on the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, which is currently on track for a mid-March release!

As always, a host of new additions and enhancements are in store for you, the details of which will first be unveiled to the public at VanaFest 2010 on Sunday, February 28.

Those unable to attend the event need not despair, as extensive coverage will be provided via the VanaFest official site and Topics, including a streaming video feed and multilingual commentary from the international community teams as previously mentioned in this space. Don't miss out on the festivities!

Visit the official VanaFest 2010 site today!