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The next version update is scheduled for mid-August.

August brings with it a level increase for Besieged as well as the monthly updates to Ambuscade.

The Sunbreeze Festival and Green Festival are returning to Vana'diel and will be held during the period below.

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Event Period:
Friday, August 1, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, August 18, at 7:59 a.m.
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Read on for details.

FINAL FANTASY XI Producer/Director Yoji Fujito has prepared a message regarding measures that will be implemented to address congestion on the Asura World.

Read on for details.

The Vana'Bout Special Round is now live! This unique event lets you join players from all of the game's Worlds to achieve a common objective!

Thanks to all of you completing 150% of the goal for Vana'Bout - Round 5 in May, we have launched the sixth iteration as a "Special Round."

Complete the special Records of Eminence objective during the challenge period to earn plaudits for your efforts!

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Event Period:
Friday, July 18, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, July 31, at 7:59 a.m.
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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.

The following are the available rewards for this event.

■ Plaudits Goal: 100% achieved
- Add an Ambuscade Point Bonus Campaign to the August monthly campaigns

■ Plaudits Goal: 150% achieved
- Add a method for acquiring a Chicken Knife II, Save the Queen II, and Stuffed Chocobo (limited time only) from the Curator Moogle

■ Other changes of note
- The quantity and content of the daily objectives, as well as the contribution value balance have been adjusted for this Special Round of Vana'Bout.
- The objective thresholds for both the Overall Rewards and Personal Rewards have been adjusted for this Special Round of Vana'Bout.
- A portion of the rewards lineup for the Personal Rewards (Silver Tier/Bronze Tier) have been revised.

Read on for details.

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 to earn rewards!

Thanks to all of you completing 150% of the goal for Vana'Bout - Round 5 in May, we are launching the sixth iteration as a "Special Round."

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Event Period
Friday, July 18, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, July 31, at 7:59 a.m.
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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.

The following are the available rewards for this event.

■ Plaudits Goal: 100% achieved
- Add an Ambuscade Point Bonus Campaign to the August monthly campaigns

■ Plaudits Goal: 150% achieved
- Add a method for acquiring a Chicken Knife II, Save the Queen II, and Stuffed Chocobo (limited time only) from the Curator Moogle

■ Other changes of note
- The quantity and content of the daily objectives, as well as the contribution value balance have been adjusted for this Special Round of Vana'Bout.
- The objective thresholds for both the Overall Rewards and Personal Rewards have been adjusted for this Special Round of Vana'Bout.
- A portion of the rewards lineup for the Personal Rewards (Silver Tier/Bronze Tier) have been revised.

Read on for details.

The official winning numbers for the 23rd Vana'versary Nomad Mog Bonanza have been drawn!

Check the System Message section when logging into FINAL FANTASY XI or speak with a Bonanza Moogle to see the winning numbers.

To claim your prize, trade the Bonanza pearl inscribed with your three-digit number to a Bonanza Moogle in one of the areas listed below.

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Collection period:
Friday, July 11, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, July 31, at 7:59 a.m.
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■ Bonanza Moogle locations
Port San d'Oria (I-9) / Port Bastok (L-8) / Port Windurst (F-6) / Chocobo Circuit (H-8)

See here for more details and a list of potential prizes.

* Prizes available in the Nomad Mog Bonanza are in-game items and gil with no monetary value outside of the game.

The July 2025 Login Campaign is now underway.

■ This month's featured item
The ♪ Craklaw companion is now available!

■ July 2025 recommended alter egos
Cipher: Rughadjeen
Cipher: Brygid
Cipher: Karaha
Cipher: Makki
Cipher: Morimar

■ Other changes of note
- Updated the alter ego lineup that can be exchanged for 10 points / 100 points.
- Revised the exchange rate for certain mounts and equipment that have appeared in the past and could be exchanged for 10 points / 100 points.

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Point distribution period:
Friday, July 11, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, August 4, at 7:00 a.m.

Point exchange period:
Friday, July 11, 2025, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, August 11, at 7:59 a.m.
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Read on for details.

July brings with it monthly updates to Ambuscade. Also, in order to allow new and returning adventurers alike to enjoy the game even more, the content of the Monster Rearing Campaign and the Dark Matter Arcane Glyptics Campaign will now be included as standard content within the game.

Read on for details regarding the version update.