May Topics, 2025
Primed for Adventure Live Stream – The May 2025 Episode! (19/05/2025)
Sicycre from the North American Community team are excited to welcome you back to their FINAL FANTASY XI adventure with the community! Tune in as the team celebrates 23 years of FINAL FANTASY XI! We implore you to join the journey ahead while discussing all things FFXI!
Date & Time:
Monday, 21 May 2025 at 8:00 p.m. (GMT) / 9:00 p.m. (BST)
World:
Asura
Where to watch:
The official FINAL FANTASY XI Twitch Channel
Giveaways:
Tune in for a chance to win one of the following:
•One of eleven (11) Shadow Lord T-shirts*
*Only Extra-Large sized T-shirts will be available
See the official rules for eligibility requirements.
Announcing the Character Race Change Service! (19/05/2025)
In response to popular demand from our adventurers, we are excited to announce the Character Race Change Service!
This premium service allows you to change your character's race (Hume/Elvaan/Tarutaru/Mithra/Galka) and adjust their appearance.
Give it a shot if you want to try a different race or just want to change some character details!
Read on for details.
Thank you for 23 years of support! Get a special Mog Bonanza weapon! (19/05/2025)
Thanks to the continued support shown by our adventurers throughout Vana'diel, FFXI proudly welcomes its 23rd year of service. You have our utmost gratitude!
As a show of our appreciation, the Moogles are currently sending everyone a special Kupon W-MOGB (*).
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the world of Vana'diel, make sure to log in during the distribution period to receive your gift!
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Distribution Period:
Until Monday, 9 June, 2025, at 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
Note: Each character will receive the kupon just by logging in during the distribution period. Limit one per character.
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Read on for details.
Note: This kupon can be redeemed for one weapon of your choosing from the Mog Bonanza weapons that are available in Rank 1 of the Nomad Mog Bonanza.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
FINAL FANTASY XI is celebrating 23 years of service! (16/05/2025)
Thank you to all of you adventurers for supporting Vana'diel over the years. As an expression of our gratitude, we have prepared a special message from Producer and Director, Yoji Fujito!
Read on for details.
In celebration of 23 years of FINAL FANTASY XI, Ryoma Ito has prepared a special illustration to commemorate this momentous occasion!
We prepared wallpapers utilizing this illustration so that you can keep the wonderful world of Vana'diel close to you wherever you may be.
Read on for details.
Vana'Bout - Round 5 is now underway! (16/05/2025)
Round 5 of Vana'Bout is now live! This special event lets you join players from all Worlds to achieve a common objective! Complete the special Records of Eminence objective during the challenge period to earn plaudits for your efforts!
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Event Period
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Saturday, 31 May, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
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The total number of plaudits earned by adventurers from all Worlds will be tabulated and if it exceeds the target amount, the challenge shall be considered a success.
Work together with your fellow adventurers to earn the following rewards:
■ Plaudits Goal: 100% achieved
- The Great Odyssey Campaign will be added to the monthly campaigns available in June.
■ Plaudits Goal: 150% achieved
- The Great Odyssey Campaign will be upgraded to a PLUS! version.
Visit the Vana'Bout site to track overall plaudits earned, review the rewards, and read details regarding the event.
Happy 23rd Vana'versary! Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns start today! (16/05/2025)
Today, May 16, 2025, FINAL FANTASY XI is celebrating 23 years of service!
We are excited to celebrate this momentous occasion with our active adventurers, those who may have been away from Vana'diel for a while, and our would-be adventurers. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that the Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaign is now live!
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Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign:
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 26 May, at the same hour.
Read on for more details.
Save on Ultimate Seekers Collection Edition (68% off!), the World Transfer service (59% off!), and the Seekers of Adoulin expansion pack (50% off!).
Discount Campaign:
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Friday, 30 May, at the same hour.
Read on for more details.
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A variety of special events are also starting today alongside these campaigns to celebrate the game's 23rd anniversary!
We look forward to seeing you in Vana'diel!
Anniversary Event: Mandragora Mania Madness (13/05/2025)
In celebration of the 23rd Vana'versary, we're pleased to announce the return of Mandragora Mania Madness! This event will commence on Tuesday, May 13.
This event is your chance to get your hands on a variety of fabulous prizes, including the super stylish Moogle shirt!
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Event Period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 9 June, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
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Read on for details.
The May 2025 Login Campaign Is Now Underway! (13/05/2025)
The May 2025 Login Campaign is now underway.
■ This month's featured item
In celebration of 23 years of FFXI, a new item, Prishe's Boots, is being added to the game!
Prishe has even prepared a special message for all of you adventurers.
You can read it here.
■ May 2025 recommended alter egos
Cipher: Amchuchu
Cipher: Karaha
Cipher: Sakura
Cipher: Qultada
Cipher: Noillurie
Cipher: Ovjang
Cipher: Shantotto II
■ Other changes of note
- Added multiple alter egos that can be exchanged for 100 points.
- Revised the exchange rate for certain mounts and equipment that have appeared in the past.
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Point distribution period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 2 June, at 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
Point exchange period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 9 June, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
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Note: The campaign start time and point exchange period end time have been changed.
Campaign start: 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 4:00 p.m. (BST) > 2:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 p.m. (BST)
Point exchange period end: 2:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 p.m. (BST) > 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST)
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Read on for details.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
The May Version Update Has Landed! (12/05/2025)
Tackle stronger beastmen threats in Besieged with the new morale gauge feature and use it to turn the tides of battle! Additionally, adventurers will be pleased to see a reduction in some of the costs associated with reforging artifact and relic armor.
Read on for details regarding the version update.
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the May 2025 Login Campaign (09/05/2025)
The May 2025 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.
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Point distribution period:
Tuesday, 13 May, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 2 June, at 2:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m.
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Note: The campaign start time will be changed from 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 4:00 p.m. (BST) to 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST).
■This month’s featured item
In celebration of 23 years of FFXI, a new item is being added to the game!
The character providing the item has even prepared a special message for all of you adventurers.
You can read it here.
Announcing the 23rd Vana'versary Nomad Mog Bonanza! (09/05/2025)
In thanks for your dedication to the world of Vana'diel, we're pleased to announce the 23rd Vana'versary Nomad Mog Bonanza. Make all your dreams come true!
Once again, players are able to purchase up to two pearls!
Rank 1 prizes are awarded if you correctly guess the three-digit number and include all weapons previously available as well as special new items that can be used to upgrade the Mog Bonanza weapons that are available in Rank 1. Furthermore, Rank 2 includes equipment that can be obtained from the high-tier mission battlefield "The Wyrm God ★."
Read on for details.
* Bonanza pearls will be on sale from Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 9 June, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
* 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.
Vana'Bout - Round 5 is almost here! (09/05/2025)
We are ready to announce the dates for the next round of Vana'Bout, an event that lets you combine forces with players from all over the world!
Event Period
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Saturday, 31 May, at 2:59 p.m. / 3:59 p.m.
Complete the special Records of Eminence objective during the challenge period to earn plaudits for your efforts.
The total number of plaudits earned by adventurers from all of the game's Worlds will be tabulated and if it exceeds the target amount, the challenge shall be considered a success. As a reward for successfully completing the challenge, the Great Odyssey Campaign will be added to the available campaigns in June. And if everyone achieves a target goal of 150%, the Great Odyssey Campaign will be upgraded to a PLUS! version!
This time, we're adding some tasks from previous memorable quests, and also including more fish as applicable targets for the I'm on a Boat (VB) quest.
We hope everyone is looking forward to participating in this event!
Read on for details regarding the overall rewards and personal rewards.
Note: The explanation regarding the Moogle Masque that can be received as a reward by achieving 150% of the target goal has been updated. There is no change to the actual content or details regarding the item or how it can be obtained. (Updated: 15/05/2025)
Announcing the 23rd Vana'versary Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaigns! (08/05/2025)
FFXI will be celebrating its 23rd anniversary on May 16, 2025!
Once again, we are preparing a special Return Home to Vana'diel and Discount Campaign for those of you who are actively playing the game, as well as any adventurers that may have been away for a while.
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Campaign Periods
Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Monday, 26 May, at the same hour.
Read on for more details regarding the campaign.
Discount Campaign
Friday, 16 May, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 a.m. (BST) to Friday, 30 May, at the same hour.
Save on Ultimate Seekers Collection Edition (68% off!), the World Transfer service (59% off!), and the Seekers of Adoulin expansion pack (50% off!).
Read on for more details regarding the campaign.
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We are also planning a variety of special events alongside the campaigns to help celebrate the game's 23rd anniversary.
So come join us in Vana'diel from Friday, May 16th!
We look forward to seeing you there!
From the FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team
Announcing the May Version Update (02/05/2025)
The next version update is scheduled for Monday, 12 May.
Read on for a list of items to be added in May.