WithFinal Fantasy 14being as popular as it is, one could be forgiven for thinking Square Enix’s MMORPG efforts are focused on that game only. Surprisingly, though, one would be wrong to think that, because the publisher just announced that it will soon be dropping major new content for the originalFinal FantasyMMO,Final Fantasy 11.
For the last few years, many fans have thought that Square was basically done with the game, since the last major update, 2015’sRhapsodies of Vana’ diel, managed to effectively wrap up all of its lingering plot threads. But it turns out that Square is diving back into the world of Vana’diel with a brand new storyline that will go live later this month, which happens to coincide with the release ofFF 14’s next big update,Reflections in Crystal.
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And it doesn’t sound like this will be a small update either, according to producer Akihiko Matsui, who wrote on the officialFinal Fantasy 11forums that the storyline “will play out over the course of many version updates rather than just a few” and will explore “a side of Vana’ diel that’s never before seen the light.”
Matsui warns, though, that “this wonderful new content” will only be accessible to players who’ve already completed theRhapsodies of Vana’dielcontent. “I hope that those of you who haven’t yet experiencedIroha’s talein full will take this opportunity to do so,” he wrote.
Aside from the storyline, Matsui’s post teases some of the changes that will come toFF 11with this update. Specifically, he revealed that the Beastmaster job will see adjustments designed to provide better synergy between players and their pets. Additionally, there will be new and updated monthly objectives for players to tackle as part of the Records of Eminence, along with new Normal and Intense Ambuscade foes to fight.
It’s been over 18 years sinceFinal Fantasy 11first launched, and while the lack of major updates, itsconsole versions shutting down, and, of course, therise ofFinal Fantasy 14, has managed to land it in relative obscurity in recent years, it’s neat that Square Enix is bringing it back into the spotlight.FF 14may be the popularFinal FantasyMMO now, butFF 11still has plenty of unique content to offer, and with this new content, there’s a good chance new players will give it a try.
Final Fantasy 11is available for PC.
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