Even with the most ardent of programmers at the helm, new content can bring about bugs and balancing issues. To help alleviate this with future content updates, Square Enix is preparing to launch the Final Fantasy XI Test Server on August 28th. Details on how to join the test server for the initial test period, which will focus on job related content accompanying the next level cap, will be available in the near future.

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From Playonline.com:

We are pleased to announce that we will be launching the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server on August 28th!

The FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server is a special server dedicated to testing various features that are in development for future version updates. With the test server, players may try out new content before its release and submit feedback and suggestions for improvement on the official forums.

The initial test period will focus on the new job abilities, job traits, and magic spells set to accompany the level cap increase that will be featured in the forthcoming version update.

More details on how you can join the FINAL FANTASY XI Test Server will be announced in the coming days, so stay tuned!