A series of new content updates for the official Test Server have arrived, giving new insight into the potential future of Final Fantasy XI! The merit system will be seeing increases to various fields, from the maximum number of merit points that can be stored to the maximum number of upgrades for the HP/MP and attributes categories.

In addition, the third chapter to the popular Voidwatch battle system will be implemented for testing, letting players test their mettle against a new line of monsters as well as try out the new atmacites that will be available.

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From Playonline.com:

[dev1039] Voidwatch: Third Chapter

*The following content is still in development. Specific details may differ from the release version.

• The third chapter of the Voidwatch battle system will be introduced.

• New atmacite and abyssite will be added.

*The following changes will be implemented on the test server to streamline the testing process:

• The "=TEST= Voidwatch GM" debug NPC will be added to furnish players with Voidwatch-related items and key items.

[dev1040] Merit Point Adjustments

• Maximum storable merit points increased from 20 to 30.

• Maximum Upgrades by Category
  • HP/MP: Increased from 12 to 15
  • Attributes: Increased from 8 to 12