At the following time, we performed a version update of FINAL FANTASY XI.

[Time & Date]
Jun. 18, 2008 at about 13:00 (PDT)
[Important Update Details]
Following addition and adjustments were made:

At the following time, we will be performing FINAL FANTASY XI maintenance on all worlds. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable.

Thank you for your patience.

* This maintenance will be accompanied by a version update. After maintenance is complete, the update will automatically begin after you press the "Play" button. After that, please follow the instructions on the screen.

* The World Transfer Service will be unavailable starting 30 minutes before the maintenance. Please wait until after the maintenance is completed before attempting to use this service.

[Date & Time]
Jun. 18, 2008 from 9:00 to 13:00 (PDT)
* Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.

[Affected Services]
FINAL FANTASY XI

The June version update has arrived! With a plethora of changes and improvements across the board, there is bound to be something for everyone. Here's a quick recap of some of the items we've introduced thus far:
- New missions for the Wings of the Goddess storyline.
- New campaign elements such as additional medals and ranks.
- Battle-related adjustments to elements such as jobs and merit points.
- New content for fellows and chocobo raising.
And a whole lot more!

The opening ceremony has totally floored us, to say the least. Not only did they go through the history of Vana'Diel (which was breathtaking) they also revealed some extra goodies...



You heard it here first!

On top of that, they also briefed on Scholar and Dancer and are allowing people to test out the new jobs. From what they said, Dancer is meant to be a Healer/Enfeebler/Buffer using their TP to form combos which build up points for Finishing Moves in their dances.

Scholar is not just a support job, but a job that is fully capable of hitting the front line using their job abilities. Unlike other jobs, their job abilities don't have a recast timer; they use points. That also allows you to combine job abilities to fully maximize a white or black magic spell. As you level up, you will gain the max of 3 points to use job abilities at your whim. Points generate by 1 every 4 minutes.


Stay tuned for more as we get 'em!