6/30/05:

• Windows 98/98SE/ME Support Information
  PlayOnline software support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Millennium (Me) Editions will no longer be available after July 31, 2005. It was felt that continuing software support on these operating systems would be difficult as Microsoft has discontinued their support for them.
  
  PlayOnline software, its related contents and subsequent updates will continue to function after software support ends. However, if any problem occurs while using the operating systems listed below after Jul. 31, 2005, the PlayOnline Information Center will not be able to provide any software support.
  
  Customer support for members using these operation systems will still be available through the PlayOnline Information Center.
  
  We than you for your understanding.
  
  [Support End Date]
  Jul. 31, 2005
  
  [Affected Operating Systems]
  - Microsoft Windows 98
  - Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  - Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME)
  
  PlayOnline Information Center
  (858) 790-7529 (PLAY)
  Monday through Friday
  9:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time
  


• Vana'diel Tribune II No. 08 Edition has been released
  The contents of the No. 08 edition are as follows:
  
  Hats Off to the Maat Masher
  Wedding Bells -Asura-
  Aly's Escapades Day 2 - New Delicacies Discovered!
  Vana'diel Profiles Friese, Ambitions Industrialist
  Crafting a Living -Love Wood-
  Reunited with Old Friends
  
  We have update the Personals Board with dozens of comments contributed by adventurers from all over the world.
  (The Personals Board system is currently in the beta testing phase.)
  
  The Vana'diel Tribune II can be accessed from the following:
  -From Extras in the PlayOnline Viewer
  -FINAL FANTASY XI Compendium
  -From inside your Mog House in FINAL FANTASY XI
  -Vana'diel Tribune on the official website of Final Fantasy XI (http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/)
  


• Upcoming Changes to Utsusemi and Ranged Attacks (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  Alterations will soon be made to Utsusemi and ranged attacks. For more information, please click here.

6/29/05:

• PlayOnline Information Center Closed for Independence Day
  The US PlayOnline Information Center will be closed on Monday Jul. 4, 2005 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Normal hours of service will return on Jul. 5, 2005.
  
  [Information Center closed time]
  
  Jul. 4, 2005 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (PDT)
  
  PlayOnline Information Center
  (858) 790-7529 (PLAY)
  Monday through Friday
  9:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time
  
  FINAL FANTASY XI in-game assistance will still be available during this time, by using the "Help Desk" feature from the in- game menu.
  
  See you online!
  
  PlayOnline Information Center


• New Beastmaster Guide posted! (Akaitsuki)
  Courtesy of Buddaluva and several others, a Beastmaster Guide has been added to our site. Feel free to use this guide to advance your Beastmaster in Vana'diel. Updates will be made as needed, suggestions are welcome.

6/28/05:

• Registration Server Maintenance July 1st (PlayOnline)
  The PlayOnline registration server will be unavailable due to maintenance at the following time. During this time, users will be unable to register or unsubscribe PlayOnline accounts, review or update their member information, or review, purchase, cancel or reactivate Content IDs. We apologize for any inconvenience.
  
  Applications to the Return Home to Vana'diel campaign will also be unavailable during these periods.
  
  [Date & Time]
  Phase 1
  Jul. 1, 2005 0:00 to 5:00 (PDT)
  -You may be disconnected from gameplay and PlayOnline if the requested change to your payment information is not completed by this time.
  
  Phase 2
  Jul. 2, 2005 0:00 to 4:00 (PDT)
  -You may be disconnected from gameplay and PlayOnline if your credit card is declined.
  
  *Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
  
  [Affected Services]
  PlayOnline


• Bundling Ninja Tools and More! (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  After the next version update, you will be able to bundle your stacks of ninja tools! We will also be adding storage capabilities for a recently added suit of armor, and increasing the number of items that you can obtain by exchanging conquest points! For more details, click here.

6/24/05:

• Enemy Locations in Crowded Areas to Change (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  Recently, FFXI's incredible popularity has led to a population boom! The introduction of the Merit Point system and the rapid increase in the number of missions and quests have also increased the traffic in several select areas.
  
  In order to allow everyone room to engage in battles to their heart's content, the FFXI development team will be adjusting enemy locations in the next version update. The bulk of the changes will be to areas from the newest expansion pack, "Chains of Promathia." These adjustments will give players more freedom when choosing where to battle.
  
  The next version update is currently in the testing phase, so look forward to experiencing it soon!

6/22/05:

• Thrilling New Quests on the Horizon! (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  Adventurers, take up your swords and staves! A plethora of action-packed quests is currently in the works for the upcoming FINAL FANTASY XI version update. For more details on what lies ahead, click here!


• Preorder Your Vana'diel Clock Today!
  Due to unprecedented demand, the FINAL FANTASY XI Vana'diel Clock is being re-released! This clock displays the time, date, and day of the week in both Vana'diel time and Earth time along with the phases of Vana'diel's moon. You can set four different alarms or countdown timers which play the background music from San d'Oria, Bastok, Windurst, and Jeuno. Use them to remind yourself when a ferry or airship is scheduled to depart, when a guild shop is opening, or when a special ability is ready for use again! Or, just use this classy timepiece as an everyday alarm clock.
  
  Preorders have already begun, so don't miss out!

6/17/05:

• New Notorious Monsters and Battlefields on the Way! (FINAL FANTASY XI Development Team)
  The FFXI development team will soon add a slew of notorious monsters! These monsters may be challenged in several areas, and others may be discovered during all-new quests! As if that weren't enough, brand-new battlefields await, including rematches with formidable opponents from Chains of Promathia! Keep your eyes peeled for this exciting new update!
  
  More information will be released at the time of the update in mid-July.

6/14/05:

• 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 thrilling climax to the Promathia story. Watch this space for the latest announcements regarding update details.
  
  The next version update is scheduled to take place in mid-July.

6/13/05:

• At the following time, we will be performing FINAL FANTASY XI server maintenance on all Worlds. During this period, FINAL FANTASY XI will be unavailable.
  
  Applications to the Return Home to Vana'diel campaign will also be unavailable during this period.
  
  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  
  *World emigration for selected Worlds will be conducted along with this server maintenance. Following maintenance, emigrating characters will be transferred to their designated Worlds.
  
  [Affected Period]
  From Jun. 15, 2005 from 10:00 to 13:00 (PDT)
  *Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
  
  [Affected Services]
  FINAL FANTASY XI

6/07/05:

• Applying for World Emigration
  The character population has increased significantly for many Worlds and shows no sign of slowing down. To help balance the overall distribution of adventurers, we have decided to invite players from select Worlds to emigrate to less heavily populated Worlds.
  
  Click here for further details.

6/02/05:

• Registration Server Maintenance (PlayOnline)
  The PlayOnline registration server will be unavailable due to maintenance at the following time. During this time, users will be unable to register or unsubscribe PlayOnline accounts, review or update their member information, or review, purchase, cancel or reactivate Content IDs. We apologize for any inconvenience.
  
  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  
  Applications to the Return Home to Vana'diel campaign will also be unavailable during these periods.
  
  [Date & Time]
  Jun. 5, 2005 18:00 to Jun. 6, 2005 4:00 (PDT)
  *Maintenance completion time may be subject to change.
  
  [Affected Services]
  PlayOnline