New Beginnings in Vana'diel Support Campaign (09/01/2026)

Starting today, we're holding a special campaign to usher in the New Year and it will run for a total of four days.

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Campaign Period:
Friday, 9 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Monday, 12 January, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.

Announcing the January 2026 Login Campaign (08/01/2026)

The January 2026 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.

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Point distribution period:
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Sunday, 1 February, at 2:00 p.m.
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Read on for details.


Also, as a special New Year's bonus, the login bonus for your 15th login this month will be increased from 500 to 700　points.

Announcing the January Version Update (06/01/2026)

The next version update is scheduled for Tuesday, 13 January.

Read on for a list of items to be added in January.

Happy New Year! (01/01/2026)

Happy New Year, adventurers! I would like to offer you my best wishes for the coming year as we welcome 2026.

Once again, FFXI has enjoyed another year of adventure within the world of Vana'diel. I wish to thank each and every one of you out there for your continued support. On behalf of the entire FFXI team, please accept our utmost gratitude.

In my greetings last year, I mentioned two of our major goals for the game going forward: expand the options for playing the game solo, and revitalize existing game content while making adjustments to the character leveling process. In order to realize these goals, we have worked hard to deliver the following updates over this past year.

■ Content expansion and additions
We have made numerous changes to the in-game content in order to better align it with player engagement, such as changing Limbus from an occupied area to a shared area, adding a shared area to Dynamis – Divergence, and more.

■ Providing new chances to obtain older items
We are adding campaigns linked to the various seasonal events as a new way of obtaining items that were previously only available for a limited period of time. Also, I imagine you enjoyed the way we changed the items that dropped during the "Maiden of the Dusk" high-tier mission battlefield so that it's now easier to acquire the Malignance gear as a result.

■ Strengthening alter egos
Firstly, we've added multiple alter egos to the login campaign lineup in order to help you fill out your roster, and we've also made a revision to the number of points needed to acquire them. Now that a solid foundation has been laid, we will finally be moving to strengthen the alter egos themselves from this year forward.

We plan to continue working on these policies throughout 2026, so please check our updates regarding this topic for additional details.


As always, the development and operations teams will be working hard to provide you with even more content and activities in the year to come.

I hope that you continue to enjoy the world of FFXI.

FINAL FANTASY XI Producer/Director Yoji Fujito

Read on for this year's New Year's greetings and information on other upcoming activities.

Announcing the Next Version Update (26/12/2025)

The next version update is scheduled for mid-January.

January brings with it the addition of points awarded for defeating notorious monsters in Limbus, and you will no longer lose experience points in the Dynamis – Divergence shared area.

Participate in Seasonal Events to Obtain a Keepsake Case! (25/12/2025)

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 opportunities 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.

This time, the featured item is the Keepsake Case.



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Event Period:
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 (GMT), at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, 12 January 2026, at 2:59 p.m.
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* Please note that the items required for the exchange can only be obtained during the Starlight Celebration period.


Read on for details.

Saddle Up! Year of the Horse Character Growth & Equipment Upgrade Campaign (25/12/2025)

The following campaigns will commence on Friday, 16 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT)

The following effect will be added to the "Dynamis – Divergence Statue Crusher Campaign" due to everyone achieving 150% of the target goal for Vana'Bout - Round 7!
 - Enemies with "Squadron" in their name will count for double when defeated.

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Campaign Period:
Friday, 16 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Wednesday, 4 February, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.

* Added Friday, 26 December, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT)

Shami's Trove (24/12/2025)

Starting Wednesday, 31 December, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (GMT), the special Shami's Trove event is your chance to open a treasure chest stuffed full of items specially procured by Shami himself!

There are various items waiting to be had, including a Lungo's Thesis.

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Event Period:
Wednesday, 31 December, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (GMT) to Tuesday, 6 January, 2026, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.

The New Year's Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns Are Now Underway! (19/12/2025)

The New Year's Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns start today!

Whether you're a new adventurer or simply returning to the game after some time away, this is the perfect opportunity to ring in the new year within Vana'diel.


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Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign:
Friday, 19 December, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Monday, 5 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
　* Read on for details.

Vana'diel Collection (download version) - 64% off!
Character World Transfer Service - 50% off!
Discount Campaign:
Friday, 19 December, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Thursday, 15 January, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
　* Read on for details.
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Also, you can log into the game during the campaign period to obtain a Mog Pell (Red) and Mog Pell (Ochre) that can then be exchanged for items that will prove useful on your adventures.
Note: Each character can only obtain one of each ticket during the campaign period.

Read on for details.




In addition, we are also offering a number of campaigns such as the Alter Ego Expo Campaign HQ and the Unity: Wanted Campaign, which are designed to help you get the most out of the game.

Read on for details.


We look forward to seeing you in Vana'diel!

Moogle Support Campaign for New & Returning Adventurers (15/12/2025)

Thank you for your continued support of Final Fantasy XI!

In order to help all of you get the most out of your life in Vana'diel, the moogles have prepared a special Mog Pell (Red) and Mog Pell (Ochre) just for you.

Simply log in during the campaign period to get the items automatically delivered.

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Campaign Period:
Friday, 19 December, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) to Monday, 12 January, 2026, at 2:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.