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October brings with it the monthly updates to Ambuscade.

Also, the Harvest Festival seasonal event will be making its return, and is joined by the third appearance of The Shadow Lord's Dominion event. In addition, we're planning a variety of campaigns, including the Alter Ego Expo. So be sure to check out everything we have in store for you this month!

Read on for details regarding the version update.

The following campaigns will commence on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT).

As part of this month's Phantom Gem Campaign, you can exchange for phantom gems needed to take on the high-tier mission battlefield "★Ode of Life Bestowing."

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Campaign Period:
Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:59 a.m. (PST)
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Read on for details.

There have been countless items added to the game over the years, including some that were available via limited-time events that are not scheduled to return or otherwise only featured limited chances to acquire them. Therefore, we have decided to introduce this special opportunity on a trial basis to either make these items available again or provide an easier, limited-time method to obtain them.

This time, in addition to the Cushaw Lantern, Ilm Manillas, and Ilm Lappa, we'll also be adding some items that can be used to weaken the enemies in Dynamis.

The Cushaw Lantern is a furnishing made from a pumpkin, making it the perfect item for the Harvest Festival season. The Ilm Manillas and Ilm Lappa are stylish pieces of gear, and you can complete the Ilm equipment series by searching for pumpkins during the Harvest Festival event as part of the October login campaign. Meanwhile, items such as the Shadescale Talon can be used to weaken the notorious monsters in Dynamis - Buburimu, Dynamis - Valkurm, and Dynamis - Qufim.

Elsewhere, you can once again obtain items like Travesty, a Demonic Axe, a Shadow Lord shirt, and a Shadow Lord statue. Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on some great items!

■ Returning items
Cushaw Lantern

Ilm Manillas / Ilm Lappa

■ Items used to weaken the Dynamis - Buburimu boss monster
Shadescale Talon, Cagebeast Blood, Shadescale Heart, Shadescale Femur, Shadescale Skull

■ Items used to weaken the Dynamis - Valkurm boss monster
Absorbent Moss, Odorless Fungus, Redolent Root

■ Items used to weaken the Dynamis - Qufim boss monster
Sea Monk Venom, Perforated Wing, Undying Moiety

Travesty

Demonic Axe

Shadow Lord shirt

Shadow Lord statue

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Event Period:
Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:59 a.m. (PST)
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The Harvest Festival is just around the corner, and all adventurers in Vana'diel know what that means — 'tis the season for tricks, treats, and all manner of delightful frights!

Without a doubt, the Harvest Festival is one of the two largest festivals in all of Vana'diel. Search for pumpkins all throughout Vana'diel and take part in the Harvest Festival-themed minigames held in each nation to obtain various rewards.

Once again, the Ilm equipment series makes its return this year. Participate in the login campaign and the various events to obtain each piece of the set.

■ How to Obtain the Items
　Ilm Tiara (head): Harvest Festival (Grab those gourds!)
　Ilm Manillas (hands): Trade specified items to the Curator Moogle
　Ilm Weskit (body): October 2026 login campaign
　Ilm Lappa (legs): Trade specified items to the Curator Moogle
　Ilm Huaraches (feet): Harvest Festival (Grab those gourds!)

Also, completing the specified requirements for the Harvest Festival activities and minigames can earn you one #FES dial key per day (Earth time) that can be used with the Gobbie Mystery Box. The #FES dial key allows you to use the festival dial, which contains spoils from content such as high-tier mission battlefields and high-tier avatar battlefields.

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Event Period:
Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:59 a.m. (PST)
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In celebration of the third installment of Echoes of Vana'diel (Windurst: The Third Walk) being added to FINAL FANTASY XIV as part of Patch 7.5, FFXI is also conducting various events to help mark this special occasion.

This time, we are bringing back “The Shadow Lord's Dominion” event for its third and final appearance!

In conjunction with the event's return, the Cushaw Lantern will be added to the list of items that can be traded for with the Curator Moogle.

Furthermore, following up from the previous appearance of this event, the Shadow Lord has prepared his weapon Travesty as a reward while he awaits your challenge. In addition to the Regain status effect, this great sword also includes the possibility of using weapon skills without consuming TP, so be sure to pick it up when you have the time!

Note: The Travesty item has been left with the Curator Moogle. Once the event has started, make sure to check the items needed for the trade.

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Event Period:
Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:59 a.m. (PST)
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Read on for details.

The October 2026 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.

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■ The point distribution period has been extended, but the exchange period has been shortened!
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Starting with this month's login campaign, the point distribution period will be extended to approximately 25 days.
* As a result of this change, the point exchange period will be shortened, so please keep that in mind when using your points.


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■ Collect various alter egos in preparation for the new “alter ego equipment system” (tentative name)!
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Following up from last month, alter ego ciphers can now be exchanged for 5 points.

Additionally, the Moogle Support Campaign for New & Returning Adventurers is active until Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:59 a.m. (PDT), and adventurers simply need to log in to receive a Trust tome worth 100 alter ego points.
* You can only acquire one Trust tome during the campaign.


■ This month's featured item
The Scientist's Board is now available.

■ October 2026 recommended alter egos
Cipher: Koru-Moru
Cipher: Sakura
Cipher: S. Sibyl
Cipher: Luzaf
Cipher: Uka

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Point distribution period:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. (PST)

Point exchange period:
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:59 a.m. (PST)
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The next version update is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13.

Read on for a list of items to be added in October.

We are conducting another Adventurers' Survey in order to hear from all of you who love FFXI!

Your opinions will be taken into consideration for our development efforts and future events, and we'll also be sharing some of the replies as part of a special broadcast scheduled for this November.

Whether you're actively adventuring within Vana'diel or you've been away from the game for a while, we want to hear your thoughts on FFXI!

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Survey Period:
Friday, October 2, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)
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Read on for details.