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Announcing the Next Version Update!

 The next major version update for Final Fantasy XI is almost here, as it is currently scheduled to land in mid-May! This version update will see the arrival of the first chapter of the Rhapsodies of Vana'diel content, new job adjustments, new changes to the monster rearing and Unity Concord systems, a second floor expansion to Mog Houses, and much more!

What are you excited for most with the upcoming update? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Unity Concord

 In the upcoming May version update of Final Fantasy XI, a number of changes will be implemented to the Unity Concord battle system. Upon completing certain conditions, players can call forth alter egos of their respective Concord leaders to aid them in battles. In addition, the amount of accolade points required to undertake Wanted objectives will be lowered for all the various content levels.

What are your feelings about the Concord changes? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Alter Ego Adjustments

 In the upcoming May version update of Final Fantasy XI, several changes to the Trust Initiative system will be implemented. Among the changes planned will be adjusting enmity generation for various alter egos, the ability to call them into additional battlefields than they're presently able to, overall attribute increase, and changes to be made available upon progression through the upcoming Rhapsodies of Vana'diel content!

What are your thoughts on the new alter ego changes? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Rhapsodies of Vana'diel

 Last month, Square Enix announced the Vana'diel Project, a series of different projects focused around Final Fantasy XI. In the upcoming May version update, the first chapter of one of these projects, "Rhapsodies of Vana'diel" will be unveiled. This new story content, the final major content currently planned for the game, will connect the various missions and quests throughout FFXI's history together in an epic spanning the rest of this year!

What are your feelings of Rhapsodies of Vana'diel? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Announcing the Goddess's Gala

 The thirteenth anniversary of Final Fantasy XI is rapidly approaching, and to celebrate this and the upcoming first chapter of the Rhapsodies of Vana'diel storyline, Square Enix has announced the arrival of the Goddess's Gala. This gala, celebratingthe adventurers who have stood with FFXI for all these years, will begin with two campaigns, a Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign starting on May 15th and running to May 25th, and a Discount Campaign running the entire month of May!

 Which of these campaigns intrigues you the most? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Campaigns Celebrating Rhapsodies of Vana'diel

 In celebration of the upcoming arrival of the first chapter of Rhapsodies of Vana'diel, a number of campaigns for Final Fantasy XI have been announced. For the first half of this campaign, running from April 27th through to May 11th, Nyzul Isle will yield new items from Notorious Monsters, and a number of Wings of the Goddess Campaign rewards will be boosted.

The second half, starting May 11th and ending on May 30th, will see a doubling of Unity Accolade gains as well as an increase in spoils earned from various Kindred Crest and High Kindred Crest battlefields upon victory!

During the course of both of these halves, players can also take advantage of the return of the Double Capacity & Experience Point Campaign and the Abyssea Campaign, all to help bolster character strength for the upcoming Rhapsodies of Vana'diel content!

Which campaigns are you interested in the most? Let us know over on the ZAM forums!

Feast of Swords: Never a Dull Moment

 You'd think, after all this time, that those ever-adorable Moogles would have improved their security! Once again, the Far Eastern armor sets under the care of the MHMU have been pilfered by brigands, and it's up to you to take up your shinai to help recover them! From April 27th through to May 11th, the main areas between the three starting cities and Jeuno will be overrun with wayward armor, and it is up to you and your fellow adventurers to strike the armor down and tame it once more!

Are you a fan of the Feast of Swords event? Tell us all about it over on the ZAM forums!