Greetings, adventurers! Matsui here.
The November version update draws near, and we’ll be welcoming in the epic climax of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel. The update will take place on Tuesday, November 10th (JST), and as usual I’d like to give an early preview of the content to come.
First up is the final chapter of the Rhapsodies of Vana’diel scenario. The adventure that began with Iroha in May shifts to the sacred island of Reisenjima where the battle for the future of Vana’diel will ensue. Speaking of scenarios, we will also be concluding the Vegetable Vegetable Revolution questline from Seekers of Adoulin.
Next up is battle content. We’ll be expanding Geas Fete and Domain Invasion to Reisenjima and introducing powerful new notorious monsters that are the keepers of attractive loot. There will also be some new faces appearing in Unity: Wanted, as well as familiar notorious monsters from Treasures of Aht Urhgan that you’ll be able to wage war with in various areas.
New challenging foes require a new arsenal of weapons, and we’ll be introducing a new type of weapons known as “Aeonic weapons.” While it won’t be possible to complete these weapons in November, their power is on par with that of Relic, Mythic, and Empyrean weapons. Coinciding with the implementation of Aeonic weapons, we will also be making adjustments to Relic, Mythic, and Empyrean weapons.
On the Mog Garden front, we will be increasing the monster rearing to rank 7, the maximum. Dragon- and cactuar-type monsters will be added for rearing, so be sure to take good care of them.
Job adjustments-wise, we will be increasing the Gift cap to 2100, and when reaching this cap you’ll be able to earn a special trait and title for being a prestigious “job master.” Additionally, we’ll be expanding the merit point and job point systems, and making adjustments to both beastmaster and puppetmaster.
Furthermore, we’ll be making adjustments to the auction house, home points, survival guides, outposts, and many more aspects to make adventuring even better!
The Goddess’s Gala will be in full swing for the November version update, so if you know anyone who is taking a break from adventuring, be sure to invite them to experience the conclusion of Rhapsodies of Vana’diel by taking advantage of the Return Home to Vana’diel Campaign(NA/EU). The Discount Campaign(NA/EU) will also be available during this time for adventurers who have yet to experience the other great scenarios.
The following is a list of items to be implemented in the November version update. Some content is currently undergoing testing, and certain entries may not be implemented if last minute bugs are encountered or any balance issues rear their heads.
Mission and Quest-relatedArea and Monster-related
Implementation Timing Update Task and Overview In-progress Tasks Notes November Rhapsodies of Vana'diel scenario - Create text
- Create cutscenes
- Adjust battle balance
- Add new rhapsody bonuses- November Seekers of Adoulin quests - Create text
- Create cutscenes
- Adjust battle balance- November Aeonic weapons - Create text
- Create cutscenes- November Anniversary event - Create text
- Adjust battle balance- Content and System-related
Implementation Timing Update Task and Overview In-progress Tasks Notes November Reisenjima - Create new notorious monsters
- Create new monsters
- Create new NPCs
- Adjust battle balance
- Create gathering points
- Create Emblazoned Reliquary- November Norg - Create new NPCs - Battle-related
Implementation Timing Update Task and Overview In-progress Tasks Notes November Geas Fete - Add key items
- Create new notorious monsters
- Make it so monsters unrelated to the content are no displayed- November Unity: Wanted - Create new notorious monsters
- Adjust participation requirements
- Create new text- November Domain Invansion - Create new notorious monsters
- Make it so monsters unrelated to the content are no displayed- November Sinister Reign - Adjust participation requirements
- Add rewards- November Mog Gardens - Add key items
- Create text
- Create cutscenes
- Create new rearing monsters- November Records of Eminence - Create new objectives - November Coalitions - Make additional features from increased ranks constant - November Celennia Memorial Library - Create new achievements - November Fishing - Add new fishing locations
- Adjust existing fishing locations- Item-related
Implementation Timing Update Task and Overview In-progress Tasks Notes November Beastmaster - Adjust the target of pet commands - November Puppetmaster - Adjust attachments - November Merit points - Increase the cap of enhancements - November Job points - Increase the cap of enhancements - November Gifts - Create new categories
- Create job master- November Trust - Create new alter egos
- Add content in which alter egos can be summoned
- Create text
- Adjust battle routines- UI-related
Implementation Timing Update Task and Overview In-progress Tasks Notes November Seekers of Adoulin quests - Add new reward items - November Anniversary event - Add new reward items - November Geas Fete - Add new reward items - November Domain Invasion - Add new reward items - November Unity: Wanted - Add new reward items - November Aeonic weapons - Add new reward items
- Create new skill chain- November Inside the Belly - Add items - November Synthesis - Create new recipes - November Gobbie Mystery Box - Add items - November Porter Moogle - Add items - November Trade-in NPC - Add items - Misc.
Implementation Timing Update Task and Overview In-progress Tasks Notes November FINAL FANTASY XI Config ・Create new categories - November Text commands ・Create new text commands - November Currencies ・Create new categories - November Auto-translate dictionary ・Create new entries -
Implementation Timing Update Task and Overview In-progress Tasks Notes November Auction house - Adjust the listing time
- Adjust fees- November Avatars - Create a feature to hide effects - November Home point - Add new home points
- Adjust existing home points
- Create new feature- November Survival Guide - Add new Survival Guide
- Create new feature- November Adventuring Primer - Create new categories - November Keyboard setting - Adjust keyboard feature - November Titles - Add new titles -