Happy New Year! (01/01/2022)

Happy New Year tidings to all!

May 16th of this year marks the 20th Vana'versary of FFXI.

In advance of this momentous occasion, last year we launched the celebratory WE ARE VANA'DIEL promotional website.



With updates nearly every week, the site is chock full of content to enjoy ahead of our 20-year celebration. If you haven't visited the site before or it's been a while since you last joined us, please take a look at all the articles and interviews we've prepared for you.

One of the major features is a historic retreospective series about Vana'diel. Before the site went live, we noticed that a lot of the content therein deal with topics from 2002, the initial release of Vana'diel, and it reminds me that a lot of what we experience today is based on that solid foundation from two decades ago. I cannot help but be thankful for all who have worked so hard to make FINAL FANTASY XI the game it is today, whether they participated from the start, have only been involved in recent years, or joined us anywhere in between.

The Prdoucer Session section boasts many discussions with movers and shakers who love FINAL FANTASY XI, and I am reminded that we would never have made it to this point without our wonderful adventurers from all walks of life. Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us in Vana'diel.



This year we are looking forward to bringing you monthly updates to the Records of Eminance system and Ambuscade, as you have come to expect in recent years, but the main attraction in 2022 is beyond a doubt The Voracious Resurgence.

As we progress through The Voracious Resurgence and see where the twists and turns take us, we will have the opportunity to experience all-new battle content as well.

And speaking of combat, we're eager to bring you new reforging of empyrean equipment and further increases to the master level cap—a feature which we know has won the hearts of many players.

We're also laying the groundwork for new storage systems debuting this fiscal year. Hopefully this will help solve your inventory woes.

As ever before, the development and operations teams are working their utmost to ring in the 20th Vana'versary in style. We hope that you will continue to accompany us on FINAL FANTASY XI's wondrous journey.

New Year Rough and Tumble Campaign (12/28/2021)

The following campaigns will commence on Wednesday, January 12, at 12:00 a.m. (PST).

Campaign Period: Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Monday, January 31, at 6:59 a.m.

Increased Seal and Crest Drop Rate Campaign
Additional Seal Battlefield Spoils Campaign
Bonus Bayld Campaign
Abyssea Campaign
Wildskeeper Reive Campaign - PLUS!
Campaign Festa
Vagary Campaign
Skirmish Stone and Arcane Glyptics Campaign
Incursion Campaign
Geas Fete Campaign - PLUS!
High-Tier Mission Battlefield Campaign
Monster Rearing Campaign
Dynamis Granules of Time Campaign
Hyper Chocobo Digging Campaign
Macrocosmic Orb Campaign

Read on for details.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Announcing the Next Version Update (12/24/2021)

The next version update is scheduled for mid-January.

January brings along with it updates to Ambuscade and Odyssey.

New FINAL FANTASY XI Virtual Backgrounds Released! (12/20/2021)

Sitting in your virtual meeting wishing you were playing FFXI instead? While we don't recommend playing during important calls, we've got you covered with more fun FFXI virtual backgrounds! Add some adventure to your virtual space with one of the five new video backgrounds and share your love of FFXI with family, friends, colleagues, teachers, and more.

This time we have backgrounds for Western Adoulin, Leafallia, Ra'Kaznar Inner Court, Misareaux Coast, and Valley of Sorrows!

View the virtual backgrounds.

Primed for Adventure – The December Episode: Now Available in the Archive! (12/20/2021)

The latest episode of the North American Community team's Primed for Adventure live stream series has been archived and is ready for your viewing pleasure! If you were unable to join the team during the live broadcast, feel free to check out the official FINAL FANTASY XI Twitch channel's archives at your leisure.

In this episode, the Community team checked out the Starlight Celebration festivities and leveled up some more to take on more missions from the nation of Windurst!

View the archived video on the official Twitch channel.

The Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns Commence Today! (12/17/2021)

Campaign Periods
Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign
Friday, December 17, 2021, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the same hour.
Read on for details.

Discount Campaign
Friday, December 17, 2021, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Friday, January 14, 2022, at the same hour.
Read on for details.

A.M.A.N. Trove Test Your Luck Campaign (12/15/2021)

The A.M.A.N. Trove Test Your Luck Campaign will kick off on Sunday, December 19, at 7:00 a.m. (PST).

Campaign Period: Sunday, December 19, at 7:00 a.m. (PST) to Monday, January 3, at 6:00 a.m.

During the campaign, you'll receive two silver A.M.A.N. vouchers the first time you log in each day.

Read on for details.

Announcing the Return of the Dragon Quest X Collaboration!  (12/14/2021)

We're pleased to announce the long-awaited return of the Dragon Quest X Collaboration event! Whether you've been itching to enjoy it again or looking forward to participating in it for the first time, all are welcome to enjoy this tribute to the Dragon Quest X universe!

Event Period: Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Monday, January 17, 2022, at 6:59 a.m.

Read on for details.

Announcing the New Year's Nomad Mog Bonanza 2022! (12/13/2021)

In thanks for your dedication to the world of Vana'diel, we're pleased to announce the New Year's Nomad Mog Bonanza 2022. Make all your dreams come true!

This bonanza is a little different than previous ones, with rank 1 prizes being awarded if you correctly guess the three-digit number! Rank 1 prizes include some special equipment with unique attributes.
Don't miss this opportunity!

Read on for details.

* Bonanza pearls will be on sale from Friday, December 17, 2021, at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Monday, January 17, 2022, at the same hour.
* Only characters for whom 32 days or more have passed since character creation 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.