Summary
Square Enix has announced a new Character Race Change Service forFinal Fantasy 11, a feature already available inFinal Fantasy 14. The two games are also preparing a collaborative event called “Echoes of Vana’diel,” which is already underway inFinal Fantasy 14. The first phase features familiar locations like Lower Jeuno and Tu’Lia, as well as battles against the Shadow Lord and the Ark Angels. Alongside the event,Final Fantasy 11appears to be borrowing one of its successors' popular features, which has excited longtime fans.
Some might argue that, after all these years,Final Fantasy 11is a difficult game to revisittoday. However, the game’s small community has remained strong and active throughout its 23-year run. Acknowledging this continued support, Square Enix just recently upgraded the game’s infrastructure, improving its core server to ensure stable performance for the years ahead.
In addition to the recent server maintenance,Final Fantasy 11has introduced a new content update to celebrate its 23rd anniversary. A key highlight of the patch is the upcoming Character Race Change Service, which will let players alter their appearance. This feature, which is also available inFinal Fantasy 14, is expected to be a paid service, potentially costing around $10 per use. However, fans should note that the official pricing has not yet been confirmed, and the $10 estimate is based on the price of thePhial of Fantasia inFinal Fantasy 14.
Final Fantasy 11’s Race Alteration Service Has a Catch
One important detail aboutFinal Fantasy 11’s new feature is that it will change a character’s base stats. For example, a Hume transformed into an Elvaan will inherit the base stats of the new race. On the bright side, the appearance modification process in the eleventh installment appears to be more straightforward thanFinal Fantasy 14’s character customization, although it may offer fewer cosmetic options.
Square Enix has yet to confirm the release date for the 23rd anniversary patch. However, the company appears to have big plans, and there’s a plethora ofcontentFinal Fantasy 11fans can expect to seein 2025. Alongside the announcement of upcoming changes, Square Enix revealed that it plans to focus on overhauling character progression, with efforts aimed at renewing, refining, and improving the quality of the game’s existing content.
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