Is there a more beloved symbol of spring in Vana'diel than the Windurstian cherry tree?

Only one with a heart of solid darksteel could see those delicate pink blossoms cascading in the wind and not pause for a moment to reflect on the ephemeral beauty of life.

For the story of one adventurer's memorable encounter beneath a cherry tree, read on.

*The Doll Festival event will tiptoe daintily into town at 00:00am (PST) on Friday, February 19, and sashay elegantly from the scene at the same hour on Wednesday, March 3.

Ladies and gentlemen! After a random drawing conducted under the strictest supervision, we are pleased to announce the winning numbers for the Moggy New Year Bonanza!

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 Friday, January 29 at 00:00am (PST), and Monday, February 15 at 00:00am (PST). 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 about the Mog Bonanza here.

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

Starting today, we have introduced a survey regarding all of PlayOnline's services, and we would appreciate your opinions and requests in regards to Square Enix's customer support (such as GM support and the Information Center).

Survey period:
From January 29 (Fri.) at 0:00am to February 5 (Fri.) at 1:00am (PST)

We will be using the answers you submit to improve our customer support in the future. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Click here for the survey.

The charm wand—that endearing single-handed weapon that has become synonymous with Valentione's Day...

Word has it that, this year, a certain activity has become popular among adventurers who possess this heart-adorned wand.

Care to know more about this latest fad? Then lend an ear to the rumors being whispered in every street and tavern and from every nook and cranny across San d'Oria.

*This year's Valentione's Day event is scheduled to commence on Thursday, February 4th at 0:00 am (PST) and conclude on Monday, February 15th at 0:00 am (PST).

SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS is proud to offer a chance to win one of four copies of the FINAL FANTASY XI ULTIMATE COLLECTION (2 Windows PC and 2 Xbox 360) signed by FINAL FANTASY XI Producer, Hiromichi Tanaka! Entering to win one of these coveted items is easy; all you need to do is be a registered SQUARE ENIX MEMBER! Make sure you don't delay, though, as this exciting opportunity will only be available until February 22, 2010.

Visit the SQUARE ENIX MEMBERS sweepstakes page for more information.

It is our pleasure to announce that the next edition of VanaFest, Japan's premier Final Fantasy XI fan event, will be held on Sunday, February 28th 2010 in Tokyo!

Attendees can expect this year's event to be a veritable goldmine of mind-blowing news. Development and operation team members will engage in a talk session and divulge juicy pieces of information such as new content scheduled for upcoming version updates, planned job improvements, and other exciting milestones for the year 2010. The evolution of Final Fantasy XI is far from over, folks!

But save your awestruck faces for the special announcement...and be sure to hang on to your seats when it comes!

Even those unable to attend need not be disheartened! All the latest news and developments announced at the festival will be delivered to you hot off the press, so stay tuned!

Be fairly warned! Only one week remains until marble sales for the Moggy New Year Bonanza draw to a close.

In the off chance that you haven't yet procured marbles, drop everything and make a beeline for the nearest Bonanza Moogle before it's too late!

A mere five digits stand between you and riches beyond your wildest Vana'dielian dreams. Don't let this golden opportunity pass you by!

Learn about the Mog Bonanza here.
*Marble sales are scheduled to conclude on Friday, January 15 at 00:00am (PST).

Happy New Year to all adventurers the world over!

As has become the tradition, a curious family of creatures has taken to bounding spiritedly about the three nations.

But what's this? It would appear that this year the creatures are not alone...

Read on for the details.

*The New Year's event will commence on Thursday, December 31st at 7:00am (PST) and end on Friday, January 15th at midnight (00:00).