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[King_Moc]

Well, that hasn't been the case with the game for a while now. You can solo almost all of the story content at this point.

I heard that, but hadn't looked into it yet. I definitely plan on getting through it ahead of an eventful end of life announcement, so I'm sure they'll force my hand to come back and try it at some point.

 

[Reveirg]

It's sad to see it officially end though. I mean I was just playing it back in December. Even worse when they dress the carcass in a couple of mobile cash-ins. Wanted to see it sent off to die properly.

Yeah, I totally get that.

It's a small detail but just announcing the final chapter with more details and a proper logo would've felt much more satisfying.

 

[Wagram]

Why insult the game with a trash mobile title?

 

[MoosiferX]

So I get to keep playing on PC, plus there's a new final expansion thingy? How is this bad news? I don't own a cell phone so I couldn't care less about the mobile stuffs.

 

[Mr. RPG]

Why insult the game with a trash mobile title?

This is Square-Enix. Why do people need this reminder?

 

[Reveirg]

Well, that hasn't been the case with the game for a while now. You can solo almost all of the story content at this point.

Is Seekers of Adoulin's story content mostly soloable too? Grind-heavy?

It's the only thing I haven't done yet.

 

[ZetaEpyon]

Is Seekers of Adoulin's story content mostly soloable too? Grind-heavy?

It's the only thing I haven't done yet.

A lot is soloable with trusts, there are a few fights (particularly later on) that are not.
But even just a few actual PCs is enough.

 

[Mr. RPG]

What I want to know is if the mobile project will be just a mobile optimized port of Final Fantasy XI (like Dragon Quest X) or a "lite" version of the game with different servers and content.

I'm guessing the latter... but it would be redundant since it seems like Grandmasters already fulfills that role.

 

[CTLance]

Aw man. I never really got into FFXI, but this seems like such a halfhearted send off to me. Oh well, it's SquEnix. What did I expect.

 

[Aeana]

What I want to know is if the mobile project will be just a mobile optimized port of Final Fantasy XI (like Dragon Quest X) or a "lite" version of the game with different servers and content.

I'm guessing the latter... but it would be redundant since it seems like Grandmasters already fulfills that role.

It's a mix of those things. It's the full FF11 game (seemingly), with mobile-optimized mechanics and interface. Separate servers, from what it sounds like. Grandmasters doesn't fill this role, Grandmasters is a new game that just happens to be set in Vana'diel.

 

[RagingAvatar]

:'( #heartbroken

 

[Darryl]

So I get to keep playing on PC, plus there's a new final expansion thingy? How is this bad news? I don't own a cell phone so I couldn't care less about the mobile stuffs.

You can keep playing on PC but they're flat out telling you they're gonna stop making content for it after this year. Feels morbid for an MMO. Look how long stuff like EQ kept making content. They could have went the F2P, server merge, and new expansion pack and kept it going. They just really want people to move on, imo.

 

[Vashetti]

Could the mobile version theoretically include Vita?

Yes, yes I know. SE and Vita lol

 

[EndcatOmega]

Could the mobile version theoretically include Vita?

Yes, yes I know. SE and Vita lol

I really doubt it, sorry! If they were going to say Vita, they'd have said Vita.

 

[Seigyoku]

I'm at least glad I stayed up. Because of how weird I am I would have been waking up over and over again having oddball dreams especially since I'd felt from the tone of the first announcement this would not be good.

And I figure this Nexon version is their answer to all of you going "but I want SP, I don't want to not have played a mainline FF." Well, you get that instead.

And a giant be careful what you wish for to everyone who wanted console support dropped. I always said it wouldn't change a damn thing when it happened.

 

[texhnolyze]

You can keep playing on PC but they're flat out telling you they're gonna stop making content for it after this year. Feels morbid for an MMO. Look how long stuff like EQ kept making content. They could have went the F2P, server merge, and new expansion pack and kept it going. They just really want people to move on, imo.

Yeah, the main thing is that they've announced that the upcoming content updates are going to be the last episode of the game. They're telling their players to be ready to move on to the next game, FFXIV or the Nexon's FFXI.

 

[Mr. RPG]

It's a mix of those things. It's the full FF11 game (seemingly), with mobile-optimized mechanics and interface. Separate servers, from what it sounds like. Grandmasters doesn't fill this role, Grandmasters is a new game that just happens to be set in Vana'diel.

They were really scarce on the details, but I think you're on the right track as to figuring out what exactly the mobile project will be.

I wonder how the content and game play will translate to mobile devices.

Yeah, the main thing is that they've announced that the upcoming content updates are going to be the last episode of the game. They're telling their players to be ready to move on to the next game, FFXIV or the Nexon's FFXI.

They aren't going to get that many of Final Fantasy XI's subscribers to move on to XIV since many XI veterans don't like the direction Yoshi P took with the game after he took over. I remember many XI players trying out XIV only to quickly return after A Realm Reborn was released.

 

[MoosiferX]

You can keep playing on PC but they're flat out telling you they're gonna stop making content for it after this year. Feels morbid for an MMO. Look how long stuff like EQ kept making content. They could have went the F2P, server merge, and new expansion pack and kept it going. They just really want people to move on, imo.

I guess I was just expecting the worst and any new content is the opposite of that to me. No big version updates after November? That's not an issue as long as I can keep playing with my friends and family for a bit longer. Plus, who is to say they won't do a server merger in the future? I feel like that could still happen under the guise of "maintenance & balance*.

 

[duckroll]

I'm at least glad I stayed up. Because of how weird I am I would have been waking up over and over again having oddball dreams especially since I'd felt from the tone of the first announcement this would not be good.

And I figure this Nexon version is their answer to all of you going "but I want SP, I don't want to not have played a mainline FF." Well, you get that instead.

And a giant be careful what you wish for to everyone who wanted console support dropped. I always said it wouldn't change a damn thing when it happened.

I don't really feel that the Nexon version is targeted towards people who want a SP FFXI. It seems more like a business decision that will allow them to take what they have made with FFXI over all these years and introduce them to a new larger audience as an ongoing revenue stream from 2016 and beyond. It's still going to be an online service based MMO game, and honestly, since it is likely to be F2P, the barriers they put in place might be even less appealing to people who just want to play for the story, lol.

 

[CTLance]

Why Nexon, though.

Anyway, does the FFXI client still use that convoluted playonline ID and terrible patching system? I might have felt tempted to run around in the starting area again for a month or so, just for the sake of nostalgia. I doubt I want to slog through that crap again, though.

 

[Felessan]

I don't even ask that much, I just want them to breath new life into FFXI. It deserves so much more than to just wither and die. Killing the console versions just sucks so much to me, but like bring the damn game to PS4 as a free download, and just charge the sub. Seriously...if fucking Everquest can still be alive, FFXI deserves to keep going.

FFXI is dying for a long time, it too old and too hardcore for anyone but hardcore fans. Asking to bring it to PS4 or make a remake is pointless as there are just no audience for it to justify cost (and PS4 already have much more popular in general crowd FF14)

Yeah, the main thing is that they've announced that the upcoming content updates are going to be the last episode of the game. They're telling their players to be ready to move on to the next game, FFXIV or the Nexon's FFXI.

It was what I was expected from this announcement, They essentially move game into life-support mode, significantly reduce their team and let those fans who want to play continue do so, but have zero expectation about real future for this game (on current platforms). They surely have a better use of resources than expand FFXI.

 

[Mr. RPG]

Why Nexon, though.

Anyway, does the FFXI client still use that convoluted playonline ID and terrible patching system? I might have felt tempted to run around in the starting area again for a month or so, just for the sake of nostalgia. I doubt I want to slog through that crap again, though.

You have been able to start the game almost instantaneously for a long time now, but yes it still uses PlayOnline. I loved PlayOnline, even if only for its beautiful music.

 

[Ravidrath]

You have been able to start the game almost instantaneously for a long time now, but yes it still uses PlayOnline. I loved PlayOnline, even if only for its beautiful music.

Pretty sure it's the only Square Enix music you can't get an OST for?

It's very nice "internet" music, though.

 

[Seigyoku]

I don't really feel that the Nexon version is targeted towards people who want a SP FFXI. It seems more like a business decision that will allow them to take what they have made with FFXI over all these years and introduce them to a new larger audience as an ongoing revenue stream from 2016 and beyond. It's still going to be an online service based MMO game, and honestly, since it is likely to be F2P, the barriers they put in place might be even less appealing to people who just want to play for the story, lol.

lol I meant more along the lines of YOU WANTED SP BECAUSE WE WOULD SHUT DOWN THE SERVERS ONE DAY?! TOO BAD!

Instead NEW MOBILE GAME SERVERS SO YOU CAN'T SAY WE TOOK THE GAME AWAY!

SUCK ON IT!

But imagine that being said in extremely polite Japanese.

Pretty sure it's the only Square Enix music you can't get an OST for?

It's very nice "internet" music, though.

IIRC it ended up being a disc two in some OST I have.

Which was weird to be because I actually have NEVER heard the POL music. My brother shut it off for my install.

 

[Mr. RPG]

Pretty sure it's the only Square Enix music you can't get an OST for?

It's very nice "internet" music, though.

The PlayOnline music has been available for many years in various soundtracks if I recall correctly.

 

[Pachimari]

If we are getting the full FFXI experience on mobile with the same visuals and camera view, then that's awesome. Is that what we're getting?

I'm also gonna start up FFXI on PC next month and complete the story. Can the story be completed alone or do I need a party?

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Full HD remake.

Haha the first post in the thread.

 

[Parakeetman]

Man this makes me tempted to log back into FFXI issue is would need to recover all my account info etc.

Wonder if my account even still exists lol.

Id like to see SQEX take all of the FFXI assets and make a SP / co-op action rpg instead that goes through the same general story.

 

[Aeana]

The POL music is so good. I miss Noriko Matsueda so much.

 

[fedexpeon]

Wow...First, SE created a series named FF that lasts like if it were Forever Fantasy.
And now, they are coining a new term for MMMORPG.
Even technically, it would still be the MMORPG genre but on mobile instead....you know, like every other mobile MMO games that are already on the mobile platform.
You don't need to create a stupid term that already exists SE.

 

[EndcatOmega]

Haha the first post in the thread.

Phones have HD screens, not seeing the problem here!

 

[duckroll]

lol I meant more along the lines of YOU WANTED SP BECAUSE WE WOULD SHUT DOWN THE SERVERS ONE DAY?! TOO BAD!

Instead NEW MOBILE GAME SERVERS SO YOU CAN'T SAY WE TOOK THE GAME AWAY!

SUCK ON IT!

But imagine that being said in extremely polite Japanese.

Yeah I totally agree with that. This is S-E's solution to the concern of FFXI being "gone" forever. They are winding down the original game now, and targeting mobile is their next step. Unless something changes in the future, converting the game into a SP console experience doesn't even cross their mind.

 

[Mr. RPG]

If we are getting the full FFXI experience on mobile with the same visuals and camera view, then that's awesome. Is that what we're getting?

Square-Enix didn't really tell us anything so we don't know for certainty.

I'm also gonna start up FFXI on PC next month and complete the story. Can the story be completed alone or do I need a party?

Yes, for the most part but if you need any help I am sure someone will help you on whatever server you choose to start on.

 

[Crispy]

With all of the talk here about a switch to single player I got really excited about that. Shame it isn't so. I'm very hesitant of paying a monthly fee. Chances are it would translate to a euro an hour. Still, I just went to the FFXI European site and wanted to try the free trial, but I get a message that there are currently no free access codes left :S

 

[Reveirg]

The POL music is so good. I miss Noriko Matsueda so much.

This.

 

[catmario]

Mobile Version will be made by Nexon... huh....

Pay 2 win confirmed.

 

[Seigyoku]

With all of the talk here about a switch to single player I got really excited about that. Shame it isn't so. I'm very hesitant of paying a monthly fee. Chances are it would translate to a euro an hour. Still, I just went to the FFXI European site and wanted to try the free trial, but I get a message that there are currently no free access codes left :S

Ok last bit before I go get some sleep really.

The free trial which they do on occasion is INCREDIBLY crippled. Like insanely. It's to avoid RMTs but the limitations are extreme. Worse, because of how leveling is now and Trusts, you will hit your level and area limitations loooooong before the two weeks. And you'll be limited in how you communicate with anyone who is trying to help you due to the aforementioned crippling.

If someone is thinking of playing now (and this is coming from someone who started 1/1/11 with the thought of "surely they aren't doing any more content for this game") you are better off getting the game on sale and using your initial "free" 30 days to determine if it worth continuing. At least then you'll actually get a real taste of what the game is like.

 

[KiTA]

Well, that hasn't been the case with the game for a while now. You can solo almost all of the story content at this point.

Reeeeaaally? It might be time to come back, then. Back when I quit supposedly */DNC could solo a lot of things, but it was my experience that it was near impossible without impossible to get gear.

I do wish they'd do a combined FFXIV / FFXI / DQX sub fee.

 

[Riposte]

Too bad we'll never see the southern continent lol.

I hope the storyline for the final event isn't too silly. What they did for Apocalypse Nigh was rather lame.

 

[Crispy]

Ok last bit before I go get some sleep really.

The free trial which they do on occasion is INCREDIBLY crippled. Like insanely. It's to avoid RMTs but the limitations are extreme. Worse, because of how leveling is now and Trusts, you will hit your level and area limitations loooooong before the two weeks. And you'll be limited in how you communicate with anyone who is trying to help you due to the aforementioned crippling.

If someone is thinking of playing now (and this is coming from someone who started 1/1/11 with the thought of "surely they aren't doing any more content for this game") you are better off getting the game on sale and using your initial "free" 30 days to determine if it worth continuing. At least then you'll actually get a real taste of what the game is like.

Thanks! I think I'll just put it on my Steam wishlist then, until a discount comes along.

 

[KeRaSh]

I don't really feel that the Nexon version is targeted towards people who want a SP FFXI. It seems more like a business decision that will allow them to take what they have made with FFXI over all these years and introduce them to a new larger audience as an ongoing revenue stream from 2016 and beyond. It's still going to be an online service based MMO game, and honestly, since it is likely to be F2P, the barriers they put in place might be even less appealing to people who just want to play for the story, lol.

I feel like this announcement was the only chance we would ever get to see a SP FFXI and they just took a different route than what some of us were hoping for. At this point it's not just very unlikely, but actually a no way in hell kind of thing.

The POL music is so good. I miss Noriko Matsueda so much.

I listen to it every now and then. It's so great. Wow... "Piece of Mind", "Dolphin", "Space"... Feeling all the feels right now...

 

[PandaPandaPanda]

going into this I had no expectations, especially after the big FF7 PS4 troll

glad I didn't let myself get hyped

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

UUUUGGGHH why the fuck did I have to check this when I woke up accindentally

 

[Ferr986]

Too bad we'll never see the southern continent lol.

I hope the storyline for the final event isn't too silly. What they did for Apocalypse Nigh was rather lame.

Yeah I wonder how far they can go. I mean, don't you fight

Spoiler

the protocrystal in a form of a dragon or something

in one of the latest add-ons before Adoulin?

Also, we will never see the Northen Gigas continent... the Eastern land where Tenzen comes from... man, so much stuff yet in FFXI lore that we will miss.

 

[JMDSO]

I'm wondering how they are going to fit the whole of FFXI onto a phone. The compression will be massive.

 

[Kyoufu]

With the PS2 and 360 services being cut finally, does this mean RAM limitations are no longer an issue? Will they create content that goes beyond anything they've tried before?

 

[duckroll]

With the PS2 and 360 services being cut finally, does this mean RAM limitations are no longer an issue? Will they create content that goes beyond anything they've tried before?

Create... what.... content? Lol. You should read the OP again.

 

[1st Course]

PR for XI mobile

Nexon to Develop FINAL FANTASY XI Mobile with SQUARE ENIX
High-quality mobile game based on successful FINAL FANTASY Ⅺ to be released in 2016 with planned global expansion

March 19, 2015 04:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEXON Co., Ltd (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, NEXON Korea Corporation (“Nexon Korea”), will develop a mobile version of the legendary MMORPG FINAL FANTASY® XI with renowned Japanese game developer SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD (“SQUARE ENIX”). The game is expected to be released in 2016.

“Developing a high-quality mobile adaptation of FINAL FANTASY Ⅺ with Nexon, with an extensive track record of successfully collaborating with global partners, is a great opportunity for SQUARE ENIX”

Nexon Korea will leverage FINAL FANTASY XI’s compelling storyline, engaging content and impressive graphics while optimizing features for smartphone and mobile devices to create an immersive, responsive and dynamic experience for mobile users. These optimizations will include improving party organizing systems, enriching solo-play functionality, improving battle functionality and enhancing in-game events and features.

“We are thrilled to partner with SQUARE ENIX to bring this amazing franchise to mobile audiences around the world,” said Owen Mahoney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexon. “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with SQUARE ENIX by adding one of their most successful titles to our portfolio, as we continue to leverage our game development and global publishing expertise to provide high-quality experiences to gamers around the world.”

“Developing a high-quality mobile adaptation of FINAL FANTASY Ⅺ with Nexon, with an extensive track record of successfully collaborating with global partners, is a great opportunity for SQUARE ENIX,” said Yosuke Matsuda, President and Chief Executive Officer of SQUARE ENIX. “Through this partnership, FINAL FANTASY XI, which has enjoyed 13 years of noteworthy success on game console and PC, will make a significant step onto the mobile platform.”

FINAL FANTASY XI Mobile will be available in Japan, Korea, North America, and other Europe and Asia area.

©2002-2015 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

About NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/

NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world's first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 150 titles in more than 150 countries since its founding. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

About SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content around the world. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 64 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Co., Ltd. can be found at http://www.jp.square-enix.com/.

About FINAL FANTASY Ⅺ
* Released: May 16, 2002
* Achievements:
FINAL FANTASY XI is a MMORPG which launched May 2002 in Japan, October 2003 in North America and September 2004 in Europe.

Since its debut in 2002, a number of extra content have been released including 6 additional scenarios and 5 expansion packs, such as Rise of the Zilart® (2003/4), Chains of Promathia® (2004/9), Treasures of Aht Urhgan® (2006/4), Wings of the Goddess® (2007/11) and Seekers of Adoulin® (2013/3). FINAL FANTASY XI has been attracting numerous players all over the world.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...p-FINAL-FANTASY-XI-Mobile-SQUARE#.VQqeu46UeUk

 

[Joe T.]

I went into that expecting the worst. SE still found a way to disappoint. Hopefully Rhapsodies of Vana’diel will make for a nice send off because the idea of FFXI going mobile via Nexon leaves me sour.

 

[Kyoufu]

Create... what.... content? Lol. You should read the OP again.

Right. It just confused me.