Version Update Delay

Rolling blackouts and restrictions on public transportation have been implemented across eastern Japan as part of the earthquake and tsunami disaster relief effort. Consequently, we have chosen to delay the upcoming major version update initially planned for mid-April.

While the new release date has been provisionally revised to May, we are unable to provide a detailed schedule at this point in time. The previously announced world merger will likewise be postponed.

We would like to express our apologies to our players, and will do our utmost to keep you abreast of the latest developments. Thank you for your continued understanding in this difficult time.

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Sincerely,

The FINAL FANTASY XI Team

Thank you for the update guys, and it's totally understandable under the circumstances. Gives us hope to hear you guys are in strategic planning with all the mess your country is dealing with.

Hope things improve well enough to get your division back up and running full speed soon... a lot of distressed fans missing the game at the moment.

Hang in there guys!

Raist

Hey, it's just a game. We can wait. Anyone that gets upset about this and quits, we are better off without them.

Time without FFXI just reminds me of how much I enjoy it.

Oh, while I don't mind waiting longer for the version update, I sure would still enjoy details about it posted on the forums to hold me over while the servers are down etc., but don't strain yourselves.

Just take your time guys, no rush.

I'm so glad that you guys care enough to let the fanbase know what's going on, even through all the hard times.

Who saw this coming?
/raises his hand.

You gotta do what you gotta do. Best of luck over there, guys. Hoping for the best from here.

I hope things get better.

Will you be opening up registration for all servers again? That's what I have been waiting for.

I think nearly all of your playerbase is going to be supportive of your actions at this time guys, and we are behind you 110% whilst you get the situation sorted.

hope everything calms down over there :(