The Feast of Swords (04/16/2025)

The Feast of Swords has descended upon the three nations once more! Relive the story of the mystical Genji Hakko and find out who is behind this year's nefarious plot!

Event Period: Tuesday, April 22, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Saturday, May 10, at 7:59 a.m.

Read on for details.

The April 2025 Login Campaign Commences Today! (04/11/2025)

The April 2025 Login Campaign is now underway.

This time, featured items that appeared as part of the Login Campaigns from January 2025 through March 2025 will make a reappearance! Furthermore, numerous alter egos will be added as well.

The specially recommended alter egos can be exchanged for 10 points. Make sure to take advantage of this excellent opportunity!

■ April 2025 Recommended Alter Egos
Cipher: Amchuchu
Cipher: Karaha
Cipher: Sakura
Cipher: Qultada
Cipher: Noillurie
Cipher: Ovjang

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Point distribution period:
Thursday, April 10, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Friday, May 2, at 7:00 a.m.

Point exchange period:
Thursday, April 10, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Friday, May 9, at 7:00 a.m.
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Read on for details.

Please note that we are planning to revise the exchangeable items from the May 2025 Login Campaign. As such, items that have usually been available monthly or every other month will be made available at irregular intervals starting from the next update in May.

Regarding the Item Exchange Rate for the April 2025 Login Campaign (04/08/2025)

In regards to the exchange rate for a particular item that was announced as part of the April 2025 Login Campaign on Friday, April 4, we have discovered there is a possibility that the previously listed rate may lead to an excessive amount of the item in circulation as part of the login campaign, so we have revised the number of points required for the exchange.

The applicable item and revised point value are listed below.

 Beastmen's Medal  300 → 750

We apologize for the amount of time it has taken us to rectify this issue as well as any inconvenience it may have caused. This information will also be updated on the official website.

Read on for more details regarding the campaign.

Announcing the April 2025 Login Campaign (04/04/2025)

The April 2025 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.

This time, featured items that appeared as part of the Login Campaigns from January 2025 through March 2025 will make a reappearance! Furthermore, numerous alter egos will be added as well.

The specially recommended alter egos can be exchanged for 10 points. Make sure to take advantage of this excellent opportunity!

■ April 2025 Recommended Alter Egos
Cipher: Amchuchu
Cipher: Karaha
Cipher: Sakura
Cipher: Qultada
Cipher: Noillurie
Cipher: Ovjang

Point distribution period:
Thursday, April 10, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Friday, May 2, at 7:00 a.m.

Read on for details.

Note: We have reexamined the exchange rate for the Beastmen's Medal, and since there is a possibility that the previously listed rate may lead to an excessive amount of the item in circulation as part of the login campaign, we have revised the number of points required for the exchange from 300 to 750. We apologize for the amount of time it has taken us to rectify this issue as well as any inconvenience it may have caused. This information will also be updated on the official website.
[Updated: April 8, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)]

Please note that we are planning to revise the exchangeable items from the May 2025 Login Campaign. As such, items that have usually been available monthly or every other month will be made available at irregular intervals starting from the next update in May.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The April Version Update Has Landed! (04/03/2025)

Enjoy the adjustments to Besieged and the macro test feature's Cardians, as well as the monthly updates to Ambuscade.

Read on for details.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

The April 1 Version Update Has Landed? (04/01/2025)

The April 1 Version Update brings Shami's new subscription services, monsters on business trips, an encore of blossoms, and more!

Read on for details.
* As this was an April Fools event, we have taken down the appropriate link. Hope you enjoyed it!

You can take advantage of Shami's Trove until Tuesday, April 8, at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)
Acquire Shami's Key from the Phobos Orb battlefield and then speak to Shami to take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts!
* We discovered an issue with Shami's Trove, so the feature was shut down on Monday, April 7, at approximately 12:40 a.m. (PDT).
* We plan to make the necessary fixes and adjust the schedule in order to re-release the feature at a later date.

Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza (03/31/2025)

Collect special initial eggs and work to complete certain phrases in the Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza 2025!

Event period: Tuesday, April 8, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, April 22, at 7:59 a.m.

Read on for details.

Spring is Sprung Battle Content Support Campaign (03/28/2025)

The following campaigns will commence on Friday, April 11, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)

Campaign Period:Friday, April 11, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Wednesday, April 30, at 7:59 a.m.

Increased Seal and Crest Drop Rate Campaign
Additional Seal Battlefield Spoils Campaign
Wildskeeper Reive Campaign - PLUS!
Alter Ego Expo
Double Unity Accolade Campaign
Incursion Campaign
Unity Wanted Campaign
Dark Matter Arcane Glyptics Campaign
Chocobo Digging Skill Increase Campaign
Omen Job Card Campaign - PLUS!
Omen Light Double-Up Campaign
Ambuscade Gallantry Campaign

Read on for details.

From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team

Announcing the April Version Update (03/27/2025)

The next version update is scheduled for Thursday, April 3.
Read on for a list of items to be added in April.

WE ARE VANA'DIEL Website Updated! (03/26/2025)

The WE ARE VANA'DIEL website has been updated with the second half of a special two-part interview featuring the designer Mamoru Nagano.

We discuss his fondness for the beastmaster job, what he sees as FFXI's most appealing aspects, and the kinds of encounters that you can experience with online games. Be sure to check it out!

Read on for details.