June Version Update

[Yoji_Fujito]

Good day, adventurers!

We're rapidly approaching the game's first version update since its 24th Vana'versary. The June version update will primarily focus on Limbus. The Limbus update series that began last year will be completed with this version update release, which adds new notorious monsters along with newly designed equipment. In addition, two newly arranged BGM tracks will be introduced, which will play during encounters with these monsters in the June version update.

Okay, let's get into details of this month's version update, which I've separated into the relevant categories.

* Please note that the content being described is still under development, so details such as the names, numerical values, and other specifications are all subject to change. We appreciate your understanding.


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■Limbus
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We're adding new notorious monsters that serve as the endgame for both Temenos and Apollyon.

Apparently, these notorious monsters were selected based on an ancient system that used the adventurer data collected within Limbus to come up with your "natural nemeses." So make sure to gear up and work together with your fellow adventurers to take these powerful foes down! Also, we've added some new background music tracks that will play in each area when the notorious monsters appear.

If you're able to successfully defeat these formidable opponents, we've made some additional changes to the treasure chests within Limbus as well. You can now obtain new materials from these chests, which can then be used to forge special equipment.


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■Ambuscade
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In last month's update (May 2026), we made the following two changes to Ambuscade:

• Added the Trust Primer to the hallmark's overall rewards (100 points).
• Increased the number of hallmarks and badges of gallantry that can be obtained from certain difficulty levels.

The Trust Primer is an item that can be exchanged for the points needed to upgrade your alter egos. Although the points can also be obtained outside of Ambuscade, this is a very useful item that is worth playing through the content in order to acquire.

For the benefit of both new and returning players alike, as well as those taking on the content solo, we have made it easier to obtain and reforge Ambuscade equipment by increasing the number of hallmarks and badges of gallantry that can be obtained from the content. Our intent is to reduce the amount of time needed to prepare for the content that you take on after Ambuscade, as well as any new content that is added in the future.

Lastly, here are the monsters you'll be facing in this month's Ambuscade.

・Volume 1: Sahagin (Item Level 119 & up)
・Volume 2: Hecteyes (Item Level 109 & up)

The battle against the Sahagin will end once you defeat the boss, Bozzetto Songstress, but the direct damage you deal is reduced as long as the other foes are present. Therefore, I recommend you defeat all of the minions first and then look to take down the boss.

Much like Volume 1, the Hecteyes battle also reduces your damage against the boss while its companions are alive, but the amount of damage reduction is decreased for each enemy you defeat. Work together with your allies to decide how many of its companions to take out before you start focusing your attacks on the boss.


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■June login campaign
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With the FINAL FANTASY series approaching its 40th anniversary next year, we've added a rather unusual yet stylish piece of equipment for your enjoyment! I hope that all of you will take advantage of the opportunity to get this shield in the shape of a pixel art version of the original cactuar.

Following on from the May login campaign, this month's lineup also features materials that can be used to reforge your artifact armor.

Read on for more details about the item lineup.


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■More Strange Happenings in Vana'diel
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The second iteration of this in-game event commemorating the completion of "Echoes of Vana'diel" features new enemies and rewards in addition to the contents of its initial appearance. It is currently scheduled to run through Wednesday, July 8.

The materials that you obtain as rewards can be used to enhance your high-quality Race-specific Equipment, as well as forge stylish equipment based on Gulool Ja Ja's weapons. Read on for details.


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■The "Real" Archduke of Jeuno, Back in the Spotlight Yet Again (Repeat)
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This event will also be held until Wednesday, July 8.

• Take on the battlefield and acquire the stylish equipment that serves as the basis of your outfit.
• Collect the materials needed to reforge your stylish equipment and add additional capabilities to your sword and shield.

The event is comprised of these two steps, so feel free to take it on at your leisure.

It is our plan to hold this event again, albeit at irregular intervals, so if you aren't able to reforge everything this time, I hope you'll be able to take advantage of the next opportunity. Read on for more details about how to progress through the event.


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■24th Vana'versary Closing Celebration Campaign
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Thank you to everyone that joined us for Vana'Bout - Round 9!

As a result of your efforts, we easily exceeded 100% of the plaudits goal. Therefore, we will be adding the A.M.A.N. Trove Gazillionaire Campaign to the June campaigns. Along with the Assault - Nyzul Isle Uncharted Area Survey Mysterious Item Campaign and the Unity Wanted Campaign, I hope you enjoy the campaigns we've prepared for you as this year's Vana'versary celebration comes to a close.

Also, remember that the deadline to receive your 10,000 exemplar points (or 10,000 experience points) for those of you who earned plaudits is Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:59 a.m. (PST) / 2:59 p.m. (GMT) / 3:59 p.m. (BST). So don't forget to talk to the Coordinator Moogle in Mhaura (G-8) if you participated in the event!


That does it for the June version update, but we are also planning some monthly campaigns as well as another episode of A.M.A.N. and LIVE! in the near future. We'll be sharing additional information on the official website once we get closer to the actual dates, so keep an eye out for more details to come.

Safe journeys!


Mission and Quest-related

Implementation Timing	Update Task	In-progress Task	Details
June	Records of Eminence	・Update monthly objectives	-

Content and System-related

Implementation Timing	Update Task	In-progress Task	Details
June	Limbus	・Add multiple new notorious monsters ・Add new notorious monsters to list of monsters that yield unique data ・Increase job points and exemplar points rewards from opening treasure chests of blue grade or above using unique data ・Add new equipment that can be created via Apollyon Furnace and Temenos Furnace	-
June	Ambuscade	・Replace notorious monsters	-

Item-related

Implementation Timing	Update Task	In-progress Task	Details
June	Synthesis	・Add new recipes	-
June	Items	・Add new items	-
June	Porter Moogle	・Add to list of supported items	-