Following the release of the first part of the planned job adjustments for the September 8th version update, players have been anxious to find out what other changes are in store. Today, Square Enix has quelled their anxiety by releasing the second part of the planned job adjustments, detailing significant changes to many jobs. From lower perpetuation costs for a Summoner's avatars to set Blue Magic spells remaining when jobs are changed, there's surely something available to entice everyone!
Today, Square Enix revealed major updates to the Scars of Abyssea website, ranging from the designs to the new Empyrean Armor to a brand new trailer depicting the new lands and challenges that adventurers will face. Those anxious to face the new dangers that await them will only have a short wait, as the content will go live on September 8th!
Today, Square Enix announced the appointment of former Battle Director Akihiko Matsui to the lead Director for Final Fantasy XI. With several years experience with the game in his previous position on the project, the new Director addressed his hopes for the future of Vana'diel and Final Fantasy XI as a whole.
With the level cap increase to 85 almost upon us, Square Enix has released a new video showing a plethora of new weaponskills soon to arrive. These abilities, which will be obtainable through the upgrade of Empyrean and other certain Trial of the Magian upgrade quests, are sure to bolster the battle prowess of any adventurer who acquires them!
In conjuction with the increase in the level cap from 80 to 85, several job changes are in store for the September version update. From several new job abilities and job traits to a plethora of new spells, this update is sure to change the course of play in Vana'diel and is sure to entice everyone!
One of the major events surrounding the upcoming September version update is the level cap increase from 80 to 85. As with the previous level cap increase, this will bring about significant changes to jobs, ranging from new job traits to new job abilities and magic spells, all ready to reshape the world of Vana'diel in ways never before seen!
With most all aspects of the zones explored since its release, and with "Scars of Abyssea" less than a month away, I thought now was the best time to give my impressions on "Vision of Abyssea", the first of three add-on battlefields allowing access to the lands of Abyssea, a world lying parallel to Vana'diel.