Square Enix has released details on the file size and approximate download times for all platforms for the upcoming version update on April 8th. Please note that these downloads times will likely vary widely upon initial availability.

From PlayOnline.com:

The downloadable file size and time required for the FINAL FANTASY XI version update that is scheduled on April 8, 2009 9:00 (PDT) are as follows. This is based on a 1 Mbps DSL environment.

[File size for clients with "Chains of Promathia," "Treasures of Aht Urhgan" and "Wings of the Goddess" installed.]

"PlayStation 2" Version
Downloadable file size: 55.5MB
About 1hours, 4 minutes

Windows Version
Downloadable file size: 82.1MB
About 10 minutes

Xbox 360 Version
Downloadable file size: 93.5MB
About 21 minutes, 30 seconds


[File size for clients without "Chains of Promathia," "Treasures of Aht Urhgan" and "Wings of the Goddess" installed.]

"PlayStation 2" Version
Downloadable file size: 47.7MB
About 51 minutes, 40 seconds

Windows Version
Downloadable file size: 72.5MB
About 9 minutes, 30 seconds


* Please note that the above times are the total approximate time for file check, download, and installation. The above times are for reference only. Download times depend on individual users' network environment and may vary from those shown above. Also, this update will require more time if previous version updates were not completed.