Square Enix, the publisher of Final Fantasy XI, has just announced the development of three new downloadable expansions for the fantasy MMO. Each of these new expansions are said to come out next year, and will be led by Masato Kato, who worked on the original Final Fantasy XI storyline as well as its first expansion pack, Rise of the Zilart.
The first of these three will be entitled A Crystalline Prophecy – Ode of Life Bestowing and is set to release in spring of 2009. The remaining two expansions, A Moogle Kupo d'Etat – Evil in Small Doses and A Shantotto Ascension – The Legend Torn, Her Empire Born will both release sometime in the following months. You can check out the entire press release, as well as some more info on Masato Kato at the Square Enix blog.
Reader Comments (5)
Posted: Nov 25th 2008 7:22AM koehler83 said
Though I see the last expansion, now a year old, still going nowhere and will likely be dropped off a cliff suddenly in the upcoming update in december, Im happy to see some content being released for the original world.
Nothing has happened in Vanadiel in years.. its about time.
Nothing has happened in Vanadiel in years.. its about time.
Posted: Nov 28th 2008 3:05PM (Unverified) said
I can't wait to get these expansions. FFXI has the best story elements in all of the MMO's. Chains of Promathia, while very challenging, had an amazing story.
I love this mmo, because they are always releasing new content, new game mechanics, while still making every accomplisment more rewarding than other mmo's.
I really can't wait for the Shantoto storyline...that's gonna rock.
I love this mmo, because they are always releasing new content, new game mechanics, while still making every accomplisment more rewarding than other mmo's.
I really can't wait for the Shantoto storyline...that's gonna rock.
Posted: Nov 30th 2008 7:14PM (Unverified) said
Whats the point in launching three expansions in one year other than sucking money of the customers? Could just put all the content in one... Oo
Posted: Dec 8th 2008 1:09PM (Unverified) said
WoW sucks...WAR sucks...they all suck except FFXI. It is actually considerably time consuming and hard (the things I look for in a MMO). I want the game to be so freaking extensive and difficult so that I dedicate the time I spend playing it. Say what you haters, however, this game is a TRUE MMO.
If FFXI being different means certain people cannot hang, or the masses generally dislike it...who cares? I say, go and play your crappy "we all use the same graphics engine and basic WoW gameplay" MMO.
Oh and btw, FFXI hates you more than you hate it.
If FFXI being different means certain people cannot hang, or the masses generally dislike it...who cares? I say, go and play your crappy "we all use the same graphics engine and basic WoW gameplay" MMO.
Oh and btw, FFXI hates you more than you hate it.
Posted: Jan 11th 2009 5:05PM (Unverified) said
You say it like a champ Gurasugami :'-)







