After many months of temptation to return to the game (haven't played since 2011!) I impulsively went to resub and BAM! Turns out SE flopped by switching to a low-rate credit-management company, and now people can't update or renew. Every alternative (crysta, steam wallet, etc) not working. Also hearing of DdoS attacks on XIV. I'm not here to whine, but it was just one of those what-the-actual-♥♥♥♥ moments in life lol. I'm really missing Vana'diel, and I hope this gets smoothed out soon. Hope you ...

I bought the game earlier today, and when it finished downloaded I was able to access the title screen, but whenever I tried to access the 'new character' option the game just crashed. I went into settings and enabled simplified character creation, which seemed to stop the crashing. However, now whenever I try to actually click on the select character option the game just instantly crashes. Does anyone know how to fix this?...

Just a reminder that FFXI has a classic fan server Horizon opening on December 17th 2022, which is basically going to relive FFXI from it's 2004 launch up until current content with a permanent level 75 cap, meaning the game-ruining 99 level cap set after Abyssea will be regeared to function entirely with level 75 gear, so all of your gear will be relevant forever. It's gonna be massive, I highly encourage anyone who missed the original FF11 (or yearns for the golden years) boat give it a shot! And it's f...

Bought the game and cant even attempt to long in. The account creation is needlessly complicated.

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/campaign/wcb/index.html During the campaign period, those who have subscribed to PlayOnline/FINAL FANTASY XI service in the past are eligible to play FINAL FANTASY XI free of charge! Experience the world of Vana'diel now with a variety of new content that has been added throughout the 22 years of development, along with many system improvements to match your playstyle! Campaign Period Friday, May 10, 2024, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 20, 2024, at the same hour....