The FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server has reopened and the new test phase has commenced on Apr. 20, 2012 at 4:20 (PDT) / 11:20 (GMT).

For the details on the test, please refer to "Testing in Progress" under "UPDATES."

The application requirements have been deregulated and now any players who fulfill the following requirements are eligible to participate.
  • Have completed the transfer of a PlayOnline ID to a Square Enix account
  • Using the Windows version of FINAL FANTASY XI to play the game
  • Able to log in to the FINAL FANTASY XI Official Forums
We look forward to your participation and receiving your valuable feedback on the forums.

How to participate in the test
Those of you who will be participating in the test, please refer to "Regarding the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server."

To those who have participated in the previous test phase
If you participated in the previous test phase, please be aware of the following:
  • All participants—including those who took part in the previous test phase—must submit an application via the "FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server Application Form".
  • All character data from the previous test phase has been deleted. Character data will be copied to the test server once your application has been processed.
  • You may continue to use the test client from the previous test phase. If you uninstalled the client, please download and reinstall it after submitting your application.