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Final Fantasy XI Online Reaches Twenty SQUARE ENIX® celebrates the highly anticipated 20th anniversary milestone of the long-running MMORPG FINAL FANTASY® XI Online (“FFXI”), which originally released in Japan on May 16, 2002. In addition to the recent May version update, SQUARE ENIX launched a special 20th anniversary website, the first part of an interview series with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, and announced an upcoming Reddit AMA for fans.
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turn of Pteraketos and Mamool Ja. May Login Campaign – From May 10 at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to June 9 at 7:00 a.m. (PDT), players can receive various rewards by logging in each day and collecting points to exchange for prizes, with May’s campaign featuring a Noble Chocobo mount. Additionally, a new version of the “Vana’diel March” song has also been composed by FFXI composer Naoshi Mizuta for the 20th anniversary. The title for this new song is “We Are Vana’diel.” In honor of the new track, FFXI producer Akihiko Matsui stated, “It’s an uplifting melody that stirs your sense of adventure! It’ll play when you’re in the start menu, so be sure to give it a listen!”
The May version update was also recently released, featuring the following additional content and updates to players:
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The Voracious Resurgence – Chapter 8, Part 1 of the latest story arrives, as the beastmen begin to hear whisperings of despair— and fear for a future of misery. New Foes in Ambuscade – This month’s Ambuscade battle updates include the re-
SQUARE ENIX also opened a new digital art gallery website as part of the 20th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY XI Online. The website is a digital tribute to celebrate 20 legendary years of adventure and features curated artworks from the fan community around the world which cover the rich history of the beloved title, from key characters to defining moments. Continuing the celebration of FINAL FANTASY XI Online’s 20th Anniversary, players can enjoy a new behind-the-scenes look into the game via the WE ARE VANA’DIEL® special site, which explores the world of FINAL FANTASY XI Online, its development and history throughout the years. In the latest installment in the ongoing behind-thescenes series, WE ARE VANA’DIEL sits down with FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s Producer and Director, Naoki Yoshida. In the first release of this four-part interview, Yoshida discusses his involvement with FINAL FANTASY XI, how he came to join SQUARE ENIX and his perspective on FINAL FANTASY XI as the division lead.
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New Crusader Kings Flavor Pack The land is divided by language, religion and culture, but those with the vision to understand it see a land rich in opportunity. What if the energy devoted to squabbling over towns and titles could be focused on unity or coexistence? But vision is not enough. A strong hand, a taste for intrigue and a deft touch with diplomacy are all required. This is a question for generations, a problem to be solved over time. Only the patient and prudent can settle the Fate of Iberia. Fate of Iberia is the latest flavor pack for Crusader Kings III. Available today, this addition to Paradox Interactive’s award winning medieval grand strategy role-playing game gives you a new way to live out the history of Spain and Portugal through the middle ages. A centuries long Struggle will force you to rethink how to achieve your goals, as a variety of interested and competing parties fight to impose their will on the Iberian Peninsula. Features of Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia include: Struggle system: Entirely new system for historic conflict, available to modders and other content creators. Page 19
Decide the Fate of Iberia: Choose the path of conciliation or the path of conquest as you unite Spain or, alternately, agree to a peaceful division of spoils. New content: Two new Legacy tracks (Metropolitan and Coterie), new cultural traits emphasizing special historical characteristics of the Iberian peninsula, new friendship interactions and duels over the chessboard. New Events: Dynamic historical events related to the struggle for Iberia. New Art: New character art reflecting Iberian cultures of the medieval era, new unit designs, new 3D models of holdings and artifacts and a host of new art for backgrounds, events and loading. New Music: Additions to the Crusader Kings III soundtrack. Fate of Iberia includes an update free for all Crusader Kings III owners that adds new options and features for all players. This update will add a new faction type to challenge your ruler, Heads of Faith that can be shared by different religions, vassal contracts for clans, and, of course, a new starting bookmark that highlights interesting Iberian characters for the 867 start date. Crusader Kings III: Fate of Iberia can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $6.99/£5.19/€6.99. It is included with the Crusader Kings III expansion pass and Crusader Kings III: Royal Edition. Family Friendly Gaming
