Beware the Moogle Kuop D'Etat!
Moogle Kupo d'Etat - Evil in Small Doses, the second of the three exciting new add-on scenarios, is nearly upon us! Ready to take adventurers by storm, we've pulled back the tapestry on the teaser website and updated it with new details and screenshots! Take a peek at the new information and prepare yourself for the moogle uprising!

July Version Update is Coming
When the excitement level of adventurers begins to reach a fevered pitch, you can be sure that the next major version update is around the corner! Scheduled for late July, the development team has begun teasing various new features and updates, such as new Campaign adjustments and the continuation of the ever-popular Wings of the Goddess missions. Stay tuned to Topics for all the latest details leading up to the July Version Update.

The 9th Vana'diel Census
Celebrating the 7th year of service, the team has been working hard to compile the latest edition of the Vana'diel Census. The data are complied from numerous aspects of an adventurer's life. What they reveal may surprise you! Also included in this edition are the responses collected from the recently posted census survey on Topics.Enjoy this data-filled peek into the world of Vana'diel!

Hot Off the Vana'diel Press!

Community Site Link Renovation
The brand-new FINAL FANTASY XI Community Sites page has launched, bringing with it an entirely new ranking system, detailed categories, and the interactive site tool for site owners!
Visit the newly revamped section and discover new community sites!

Debut of the Newsletter Archive
Ever missed an issue of our exciting newsletter due to a pesky spam filter or a type in your e-mail address? Well, the Newsletter Archive is the perfect place to find all the FINAL FANTASY XI Newsletter issues in one place.
Take a trip down memory late by perusing our old back issues

It has certainly been an exciting couple of months since we last played with the April Version Update and the first add-on scenario: A Crystalline Prophecy. Amidst the celebration of Vana'diel's 7th Anniversary in service and the results of the extremely popular Mog Bonanza, we've been bursting with excitement and anticipation! For all you lucky winners, be sure to head out to the designated moogles and pick up your prize! Not to be outdone however, July is bringing us even more content to enjoy with the next version update and the second add-on scenario to enter Vana'diel: A Moogle Kupo d'Etat - Evil in Small Doses!

Those lovable moogles seem to be up to no good (whether on purpose or by accident only time will tell) and each new detail that comes from the scenario's main site is whetting our appetite for even more moogle-based action and suspense.

Of course we can't easily forget all the exciting teasers that have been arriving the last couple weeks detailing more of what's to come in the next version update! The Wings of the Goddess missions have continued unabated by the ever-growing tension of the Crystal War! Players are gearing up to dive right into the expanding storyline and discover more about what's motivation all these time-traveling guest stars throughout Vana'diel's past. Players are also looking forward to the updates in the Campaign system. This popular addition to the Wings of the Goddess expansion marches forward with increasing updates every few months or so, adding even more compelling reasons to join the fight for freedom!

Don't forget, FFXIclopedia's Tweet for Your Nation and Stratics's This Is Your Story contest are in full force. Enter to win great prizes like a Shadow Lord statue or the new Star Onions album!

While the update is still a few weeks away, we're looking forward to all the upcoming changes ready to face adventurers in FINAL FANTASY XI this summer. See you in Vana'diel!

Screnshot of the week from Final Fantasy XI.

Title:Another all-nighter spent cramming for the guild exams.
Contributor:Nyagoyama Jun.28, 2009

News posted on Final Fantasy XI.

"A Moogle Kupo d'Etat" Advance Order Details! Official Site Goes Live!  (06/29/2009)

 

Hear ye, hear ye! Heroes and heroines of Vana'diel, know well that advance orders for "A Moogle Kupo d'Etat—Evil in Small Doses" will be accepted via PlayOnline from Monday, July 6th. This add-on scenario, the second of three, spins a tale of Mog House mayhem. What manner of stirring adventures and rich rewards await you this time? Why, just wend your way over to the newly launched official site and see for yourself!

A promotional video and more will grace the site in the coming days, so keep your eyes peeled for the latest news!

Access the official add-on scenario site here.

*Purchasing users will be able to access the new content with the release of the next FINAL FANTASY XI version update, currently scheduled for late July.

Development news posted on Final Fantasy XI.

Moblin Maze Mongers Delve Deeper Into Your Heart!
 (06/26/2009)

Not content to rest on their laurels as the foremost—and only—purveyors of custom dungeons in Vana'diel, the Moblin Maze Mongers have been working overtime on their latest Maze Voucher that will usher in a whole new subterranean adventure in the upcoming version update!

My Gobbie and I

With the new Maze Voucher, players will be able to participate in a new challenge in which they and a Goblin companion must maneuver their way through a maze teeming with fiendish foes. In order for your operation to be deemed a success, your comrade must survive the journey intact.

The Power of Gob

Have no fear, for this Goblin is no defenseless dunce! By defeating enemies that lurk in the maze, your companion will gain strength and grow into a formidable ally. Defend him from harm, but take care not to be overprotective—slay too many foes yourself, and you will find your Gobbie's growth as an adventurer stunted.

Gob of All Trades

Your Goblin companion will begin the quest with the "All-Rounder" job—well-balanced in a variety of skills, but master of none. By reaching Level 5 and fulfilling certain conditions, he will be eligible to switch to a more specialized position.

The career choices available to your Gobbie include the close-combat specialist "Walloper," the ranged attack marksman "Barrager," and the magic-wielding "Spellslinger." Each specialized job also comes with unique abilities, which your Goblin will unleash when the requisite conditions are met.

If you and your Goblin apprentice succeed in your mission, you can expect a whole slew of lavish rewards, including MMM's inaugural augmented items, special maze runes to customize your Gobbie's abilities, and much, much more!

New news on Final Fantasy XI.

Wings of the Goddess Missions! (06/23/2009)

Compelling new Wings of the Goddess missions will form the heart of the upcoming July version update.
Read on for just a sample of what to expect!

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A Traitor in Our Midst!

In their latest meeting with Cait Sith Naoi, Lilisette and her adventurer companion learn of the existence of a traitor within the ranks of the Cait Siths. An investigation to uncloak the double-crosser at the Beaucedine Glacier will trigger a chain of events from which return is not an option...

 

 

 

 

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 The World Will Choose...

No sooner had the mysterious winged woman appeared than a series of misfortunes befell Lilisette and her friends. What is the true identity she keeps hidden behind her confident smile and cool demeanor? And for what twisted purpose has she traversed the corridors of time?

 

 

 

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Lilisette, Sir Ragelise, and Portia...
Cait Sith and the mysterious winged woman...
Where their paths and ambitions intersect, the true course of history will be revealed.

Shocking revelations await those who dare seek the truth in the coming Wings of the Goddess missions!

Census information posted on Final Fantasy XI.

The 9th Vana'diel Census (06/22/2009)

Today we bring you the 9th Vana'diel Census, which marks the seventh anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI.
In addition to the familiar information, we've mixed in data from the preliminary survey to dig deep and show the true face of the community.
Other fascinating never-before-seen statistics such as how merit points are used and the number of players who have earned one of the coveted mythic weapons are also included!

The 9th Vana'diel Census can be found here.

Event news posted on Final Fantasy XI.

Celestial Nights 2009: Love Lights the World (06/19/2009)

Once upon a time, the prince and princess of two rival nations on opposing sides of a great river fell in forbidden love. Neither the enmity between their countries nor the vast body of water that separated them could extinguish their feelings for one other. But their story would end prematurely, and in tragedy.

Thus was born the tradition of Celestial Nights—a time when the people of Vana'diel come together in the shared hope of rejoining the royal couple in their celestial realm.

Under the auspices of the Mog House Management Union (MHMU), the event has matured to become a perennial favorite among the citizens. But much to the moogles' dismay, the standing ovations scheduled for last year's event did not come to pass as anticipated. What was intended to be rivulets of tears streaming down the faces of toughened critics turned into a deluge of derision-laden disdain. Consequently, moogle reputation for competence in the field of entertainment production plummeted to a historic low.

The fault lies neither with the script nor stage direction, but the flawed casting process...or so the organizers claim. Determined to make up for last year's humiliating outcome, the MHMU has sanctioned the running of another open-air theater event in the same vein as the last.

How will this bold second attempt be received by critics and the public?
Will it avenge the failures of the past and restore critical acclaim to mooglekind?
Or will it prove to be a commercial flop, as most sequels are wont to do?
As has become tradition, the MHMU is yet again relying on the kindness of adventurers to see it through this latest of darkest hours!

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Event Schedule
The Celestial Nights event is scheduled to commence on Friday, June 26 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) and conclude on Wednesday, July 8 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT).

Event Moogle Locations
Festival moogles will be posted at the following areas for the duration of the event. Don't hesitate to talk with any of them to get the low-down on the festivities!

Northern San d'Oria (D-8)
Bastok Markets (G-8)
Windurst Waters (north side) (F-5)

Security token sales have resumed, posted on Final Fantasy XI. Get 'em before they are gone again!

Security Token Sales Reopen (Jun. 28)

We had temporarily suspended the sales of the Square Enix Security Token due to the item being sold out. However, we are happy to announce that we will be resuming the sales starting on Jun. 28, 2009.

Please be advised we will temporarily suspend the sales of the Square Enix Security Token once the batch is sold out.

The Square Enix security Token is available for purchase via the PlayOnline Viewer, just like the first run. If you are planning to purchase a Square Enix Security Token, we advise you to purchase one as soon as possible.

* For more information in regards to the Square Enix Security Token, please visit URL listed below:
http://www.playonline.com/cis/us/about.html

Mog Bonanza winning numbers announced on Final Fantasy XI.

Mog Bonanza Winning Numbers Announced! (06/16/2009)Mog Bonanza Winning Numbers Announced! (06/16/2009)

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winning numbers for the FINAL FANTASY XI 7th Anniversary Mog Bonanza event have been randomly drawn under strict supervision!

From today, the winning numbers will be announced via a system message upon logging into the game. The same message can also be brought up by inputting the /servmes (/smes) command. So what are you waiting for? Log in and check the winning numbers now!

Prize money and items will be available for collection between Tuesday, June 16th at 01:00 (PDT), and Tuesday, June 30th at 08:00 a.m. (PDT). If you happen to be one of the lucky winners, speak to a Bonanza Moogle at one of the following locations while in possession of the winning marble (or marbles!) to claim your prize!
Port San d'Oria (I-9) / Port Bastok (L-8) / Port Windurst (F-6) / Chocobo Circuit (H-8)

Learn more about the Mog Bonanza here.

*Please remember that all prizes won in the Mog Bonanza are virtual goods and cannot be redeemed for real-world money.

Version update news posted on Final Fantasy XI.

The upcoming version update will see exciting developments in Campaign, including the opening of new areas, the introduction of the "Union" system, and a host of other additions and refinements

The Battlefront Moves North!

The following areas will become potential sites for future Campaign conflicts:
Beaucedine Glacier (S) / Xarcabard (S)

New Campaign Medals!

Currently, the highest decoration players may be awarded through evaluation is the coveted "Wings of Honor." With the new version update, two yet more prestigious distinctions will be unlocked, and the corresponding equipment—including body armors for each nation—will be added to the items obtainable with Allied Notes.

All for One and One for All! Introducing the "Union" System

Building upon the existing parties and alliances, the new version update will allow players to form larger battle regiments known as "Unions." By joining a Union, players may take part in Campaign operations on an expanded scale and receive a wide assortment of battle spoils for successful efforts.

To join a Union, a player need only seek out a Campaign Arbiter while in possession of Allied Tags. Any Campaign Arbiter will heed your request, regardless of nation affiliation.

Great riches await triumphant Unions, including but not limited to the ancient currencies obtainable in Dynamis, a wide assortment of synthesis materials, and the spoils of vanquished Beastman Confederate captains. Such rewards will be distributed via Union treasure caskets after the conclusion of each battle.

Scavengers be forewarned! Those who sit back on the sidelines to let their allies do the dirty work will find themselves denied their share of the spoils. Soldiers must make sufficient contribution to the cause to be eligible to reap the rewards.

March 2nd marked the date of the SQUARE ENIX Premier Summit at their studios in Santa Monica. Members representing several leading community sites, including Stratics, were flown to Los Angeles to speak with key members of the Community and Development teams including the President and Chief Operating Officer of SQUARE ENIX, INC.

Many topics were discussed mostly centering on the fostering of greater communication lines and strengthening relations with the player base. The big announcement on everyone's lips is of course the much anticipated addition of an officially supported window mode for FINAL FANTASY XI. A release date is, as of yet, not official but word from the source is, it is coming...

Be sure to read the full story here.