Announcing the November Version Update

[Akihiko_Matsui]

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-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	-

Area and Monster-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	-

Content and System-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	-

Battle-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	-

Item-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	-

UI-related

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	-

Misc.

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	-