Vana'diel New Year's Campaign Set to Get Underway!

 2015 is almost here! With the new year fast approaching, Square Enix has announced several simultaneous campaigns to celebrate the event! Starting Thursday, December 18th, 2014, and running through to Wednesday, January 14th, 2015, players can participate in the brand new Double Unity Accolade campaign, or spend some time with returning favorites such as the Surge Walk and Alter Ego campaigns!

Which campaign are you looking forward to the most? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

January Version Update Schedule Revealed!

 The December version update has barely settled, yet Square Enix is already dilligently working on the next major update for Final Fantasy XI! Scheduled for a January 15th, 2015 release, this update will introduce new Seekers of Adoulin quests, more Unity Wanted battles, puppetmaster adjustments, the ability to equip multiple linkshells simultaneously, and much more!

What are you excited for the most? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Starlight Celebration

  It's nearly that time of the year again! Soon, snow falling along the streets of San d'Oria and little tarutaru will begin their stockings up over the fireplaces. Yes, the Starlight Celebration of Final Fantasy XI is fast approaching. Starting Thursday, December 18th, and running through to the 31st, the three starting cities will be decorated for the holidays, with all the residents spreading merriment, cheer, and special prizes!

For full details on this year's Starlight Celebration, be sure to check below the break. How are you going to be spreading the holiday cheer? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Unwrap the December Version Update!

 Christmas has come early to Vana'diel! For those needing some festive gifts a few weeks in advance, Square Enix has unveiled the new December version update of Final Fantasy XI! New Seekers of Adoulin quests, new Unity Concord Wanted objectives, brand new job adjustments, a new Mog Gardens system, the arrival of the Gifts job enhancement system, the ability to separate log windows, and much more!

What are your feelings on the new update? Let us know over on the ZAM forums.

The December 2014 Login Campaign

 It's almost time to start raking in points again! That's right! Starting Wednesday, December 10th and running through to Friday, January 2nd, the latest entry in the popular Login Campaign will be hitting Vana'diel. In addition to classic rewards, players can pick up the new Cait Sith cap, Makel-Pakel's grab bag for a job specific cape, the brand new Cipher: Rughadjeen, or the returning Cipher: Najelith!

What prizes do you think you'll pick up? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

New Mog Garden System: Chacharoon’s Cheer

 Do you find yourself wishing that the tiny monster you're raising in your Mog Garden reciprocated the affection and care you were giving it? Then Chacharoon's Cheer is just for you! In the upcoming December version update of Final Fantasy XI, the pint-sized Qiqirn will unlock the ability to gain bonuses through mementos obtained from reared monsters!

For further details, check below the break. What all bonuses are you hoping will be available? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Results of June - July Version Update Survey

 A few months back, Square Enix launched a survey to let players of Final Fantasy XI voice their opinions on the June and July version updates for the game. Today, the results of that survey have finally been unveiled, accompanied by comments by Final Fantasy XI director Akihiko Matsui!

How well did your opinions synch up with the averages? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Two Double Campaigns to Hit Final Fantasy XI

 Final Fantasy XI will soon be seeing double! Starting December 10th and running through to the 18th, two campaigns will be hitting Vana'diel, with the theme of "double" behind both. With the upcoming "Gifts" system due to arrive in the next update, a Double Capacity Point Campaign will be arriving, letting you quickly amass points quickly for your favorite job.

 For those that are wanting to be more craft savvy, a new Double Synthesis Skill Increase Campaign will also be running, doubling the rate of skill increases for leveling up your favorite craft!

What are your thoughts on these two new campaigns? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Software Token Version Update

 On December 4th, 2014, a version update for the iOS/Android app "Square Enix Software Token" for generating one-time passwords is scheduled. It is advised to install this update as soon as possible, and instructions can be found below the break for any difficulties in updating the app.

Do you use the app over the physical one-time password token? What are your feelings on its usefulness? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Details on the Upcoming Version Update

 The December version update of Final Fantasy XI is fast approaching, and today, Square Enix has unveiled full details of the content in store. New Seekers of Adoulin quests, several job and battle-related adjustments, the addition of the new "Gifts" system of job augmentation, multiple log windows, and much more are planned!

For a list of the full details, check below the break. What are you looking forward to the most? Let us know over on the ZAM forums.