3/31/05:

• The New and Improved Friend List! (PlayOnline)
  On March 3rd, the PlayOnline Viewer Friend List was updated with several new and exciting features such as the Group Friend List. These additions are also scheduled to be implemented within FINAL FANTASY XI later this spring.
  
  For further information on the Group Friend List and more, click here.

3/30/05:

• ENM Madness (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  Ever since their implementation in the February version update, Empty Notorious Monster (ENM) quests have been taking Vana'diel by storm! But what you've seen has only been the tip of the iceberg! Our next update, planned for late April, will introduce even more action-packed, white-knuckle battles for parties of all shapes and sizes. There will also be various system changes that will allow you to take on the nefarious beasts with even more of your friends!
  
  Keep an eye on this page for all the latest details!

3/29/05:

• Git Clammin'! (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  For all you clammers out there, we have some great news--the ever-popular Purgonorgo mini-game is being made even better! Fill your bucket to the brim without busting its bottom, and you'll be rewarded with an even bigger receptacle to test your clamming skills! And with a larger bucket, who knows what treasures you'll be taking home after a day of digging?
  
  Visit the topics section regularly for more details on clamming and other changes planned for the next version update!

3/25/05:

• Return Home To Vana'diel! (PlayOnline)
  For a limited time beginning April 14, we will launch the "Return Home to Vana'diel Part I," a special campaign aimed at players who have already unsubscribed from PlayOnline. For all players who had given up, thinking they could never play again, be sure to apply and grab this chance to come back! Details here!!


• The PlayOnline registration server will be unavailable from 12:00 am (midnight) to 5:00 am April 1st and 12:00 am (midnight) to 4:00 am due to maintenance. You will not be able to view, update, reactivate or cancel Content ID's during this time.

3/24/05:

• Egg Hunt Egg-stravaganza (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  The Egg-Hunt Egg-stravaganza is back and better than ever! It's as simple as collecting "initial eggs," trading them with your friends, and cashing in your "combinations" for a basketful of egg-citing prizes! Anybody can play, so hurry up and find your nation's Moogle representative right now! What have you got to lose!? Click here for further details.


• Equipment Storage (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  In the previous version update, a new service was added allowing players to safely store full sets of artifact armor for a small fee. Due to the positive feedback regarding this new feature, the development team has decided to expand the equipment storage service to include over thirty new sets of various low-level armor and clothing. After trading a full set (consisting of 4 to 5 pieces) to one of four NPCs located in each of the major nations, players will receive a claim slip that can be presented when they wish to have their armor returned.
  
  Whether for level-restricted orb battles, Promathia missions, or for raising support jobs, low-level equipment can eat up a lot of room in a player's Mog Safe. Utilizing this feature will make it easier to store and retrieve space-consuming armor sets, while leaving Mog Safes open to hold more important items. The days of throwing away sleepshrooms to open slots for your silver gauntlets are over!
  
  Further details on the expanded service will be made available in the version update announcement released in late April.

3/22/05:

• Upcoming Version Update (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  The development team is currently working on the next version update, which will include all the usual goodies--new quests, new Notorious Monsters, and various system additions and improvements--as well as the next installment of the Promathia story. Watch this space for the latest announcements regarding update details.
  
  The next version update is scheduled to take place in late April. 

3/21/05:

• The PlayOnline registration server will be unavailable from 1:00 am March 11th to 3:00 am March 24th due to maintenance. You will not be able to view, update, reactivate or cancel Content ID's during this time.

03/19/05:

• SquareEnix will be updating the PlayOnline Viewer on Tuesday, March 22nd starting at 1:00 am PST. You may continue to use Final Fantasy XI and PlayOnline services during this time. However, Tetra Master will also be undergoing maintenance around this time, and will be unavailable as a result.

03/11/05:

• On Monday March 14th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am PST, SE will be performing maintenance on all worlds. Final Fantasy XI will be unavailable for play during this time.


• Courtesy of Nieca, we have a new comic depicting part of Jocund's Genkai 5 adventure... you can find said comic here.

03/10/05:

• The PlayOnline registration server will be unavailable from 3:00 pm March 11th to 4:00 am March 12th due to maintenance. You will not be able to view, update, reactivate or cancel Content ID's during this time.

03/02/05:

• Ballista Point Ranking (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  The new Ballista Point Ranking system is ready to record your triumphs. Speak to your nearest Marshal and find out more today! Details here.

03/01/05:

• Childhood Memories... Again!?
  The Doll Festival starts today! This festival is a Far Eastern celebration where people pray for the health and happiness of girls. We invite both girl and boy adventurers to participate in this event and relive their childhood dreams! Details here.