The FINAL FANTASY XI roadmap for the twelve-month period commencing April 2011 has been released.

April – September 2011
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Three version updates are slated for this period.

Generally, major patches will see the release of new content, whereas minor patches will focus on the refinement of existing features. Job adjustments will form part of all version updates, though the scope of changes may vary.

• May Major Version Update
  “Voidwatch,” a new battle system designed with high-level adventurers in mind, will be introduced alongside new battlefields in order to reinvigorate existing areas. Rounding off the host of battle-related improvements planned for this patch is a major overhaul of Dynamis, which will include monster redistribution.

  Playability-enhancing tweaks are also in the pipes, such as an auction house merger and delivery system improvements.
  

• June Minor Version Update
  This version update will revolve around fine-tuning content introduced in May.
  
• August Major Version Update
  The level cap will be raised to 95 and accompanied by a broad range of changes; new content and job abilities will be added, and existing ones adjusted. This penultimate stage in the level cap increase will usher in large-scale changes while preserving balance in anticipation of the impending final rise to level 99.

  The test server will be launched as the testing and fine-tuning grounds for new content being planned, and can be considered a realm wherein adventurers can experience new features under development. More details regarding the server will be made available in the near future.

• July – September 2011: Test Server to Go Live
  In conjunction with the test server, subforums dedicated to hosting player feedback will be established in the official forums, the two combining to mark the birth of a new development cycle as outlined below.

  1) Content under development
  2) Content announced via the test server and official forums
  3) Testing
  A) Player testing and feedback
  B) Testing by Development and QA teams
  4) Fine-tuning
  Balancing and debugging based on the findings of step 3; test server updated
  (*Repeat from step 2)
  5) Version update released

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October 2011 – March 2012
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With the introduction of the test server, we intend to shift from alternating between major and minor patches to more frequent version updates, each of which will host the latest fruit of the new development and testing cycle.

• Version Update Highlights
  

  • Level cap increase to 99
  • New adventurer growth elements
  • Job adjustments
  • In-game systems:
    

    • Voidwatch parts 3 and 4
    • The Last Stand (name TBA)
    • Dungeon crawling (name TBA)
    • New battlefields
    • New Grounds of Valor areas
    • New treasure casket areas

  • Monster redistribution
  • Fellows adjustments and additions
    

    • Level cap increase (95 and 99)
    • New summonable areas

  • Crafting adjustments and additions
    

    • Synergy: recipes to augment existing gear
    • Synthesis: skill cap increase

  • Playability enhancements

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Please keep in mind that items featured in the roadmap and their implementation schedule are subject to change. Further details about these and other new content will be released as soon as they become available, so stay tuned to the official channels.

Near the end of March 2011, FFXI did some server merges as the population of Final Fantasy XI and the total subscribers continue to decrease. Here is information on the servers that merged.

Ramuh -> Bahamut
Alexander -> Shiva
Titan -> Phoenix
Gilgamesh -> Curbuncle
Unicorn -> Fenrir
Ifrit -> Odin
Diabolos -> Siren
Caitsith -> Ragnarok

Compatibility with your XBOX 360, PS2, and PC.
When you buy FFXI accounts directly from us, you must make sure that the ffxi account you are purchasing is compatible with your system you plan to play on. Final Fantasy XI currently is compatible to play on your

1). XBOX 360
2). PS2
3). PC

Three Versions of Final Fantasy on Your PC (USA, Europe, Japan)
If you play your ffxi account on your PC, there are 3 different versions of Final Fantasy

1). United States: All countries in North America, Australia, Singapore use this version
2). Europe: All countries in Europe
3). Japan: Most Asian countries.

Before you purchase a FFXI account from us, check the version that is compatible with the account by clicking on our “profile” details it should say what version it accepts in the details box with all the information about the Final Fantasy XI Account. See below for more details.

Required to download USA Version of Final Fantasy XI
Version Of Final Fantasy XI: PC – USA Version
Not required to download anything if you play on XBOX, or PS2

Required to download Europe Version of Final Fantasy XI
Version Of Final Fantasy XI: PC – Europe Version
Not required to download anything if you play on XBOX, or PS2

Required to download Japan Version of Final Fantasy XI
Version Of Final Fantasy XI: PC – Japan Version
Not required to download anything if you play on XBOX, or PS2

No additional downloads are required if you purchase a version that is on XBOX or PS2. If you do run into problems playing FFXI accounts on your XBOX, please see this link for more information

http://www.gametag.com/blog/2009/07/how-to-play-your-ffxi-account-on-the-xbox-console/

You are not required to download anything if you play your FFXI account on your PlayStation 2.

I cannot access my membership, add my credit card, or subscribe to FFXI
After you purchase a Final Fantasy XI Account from us, you may have a problem trying to login to change information in your membership section in PlayOnline. This is because you purchased a FFXI account with a different FFXI version (example you purchased an Europe version when you are currently accessing an USA version). In order to fix this, you will need to download a different version which can be run as a second application on your desktop (it will not overwrite your US version).

DOWNLOAD USA VERSION
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/download/media/vista01.html

DOWNLOAD EUROPE VERSION
http://www.playonline.com/ff11eu/download/media/vista01.html?pageID=media

I have Vista, and cannot load PlayOnline
A recent update done in 2007 will allow you to play PlayOnline on Vista.

DOWNLOAD USA VERSION
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/download/media/vista01.html

DOWNLOAD EUROPE VERSION
http://www.playonline.com/ff11eu/download/media/vista01.html?pageID=media

This should solve all your problems with Final Fantasy XI. If you run into more problems, feel free to contact our support via email for additional assistance.