Calling all cuisine enthusiasts! The time has come for you to create the utmost divine meal, a Vana'diel banquet fit for any adventurer who sets forth across the land. Provide us with nothing more than a mouth-watering meal and for your efforts, you may be rewarded with special in-game items!

Simply create a theme title for your banquet, list 2 to 5 food, drink, or ingredient items found in-game, and tell us why you selected these foods to create your very own Vana'diel Banquet of choice. Qualifying participants will also obtain special in-game prizes, so put your Vana'diel cuisine knowledge to the test and begin preparing your banquet!

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Sitting in your virtual meeting wishing you were playing FFXI instead? While we don't recommend playing during important calls, we've got you covered with more fun FFXI virtual backgrounds! Add some adventure to your virtual space with one of the five new video backgrounds and share your love of FFXI with family, friends, colleagues, teachers, and more.

This time we have backgrounds for the Sanctuary of Zi'Tah, Yuhtunga Jungle, Ifrit’s Cauldron, Misareaux Coast, and Dragon's Aery!

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The September 2021 Login Campaign is now underway.

Point distribution period
Friday, September 10, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Saturday, October 2, at 7:00 a.m.

Point exchange period
Friday, September 10, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Sunday, October 10, at 7:00 a.m.

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Enjoy the next entry in The Voracious Resurgence and the monthly updates to Ambuscade.

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For this month's FINAL FANTASY XI Digest, we present to you a message from Producer Matsui.

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The September 2021 Login Campaign will be held during the period below.

Point distribution period
Friday, September 10, at 8:00 a.m. (PDT) to Saturday, October 2, at 7:00 a.m.

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The next version update is scheduled for Friday, September 10.
Read on for a list of items to be added in September.

The WE ARE VANA'DIEL website has been updated.

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The Blazing Buffaloes event is stampeding into Vana'diel once again!

Event Period: Tuesday, September 7, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Tuesday, September 21, at 7:59 a.m.

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The following campaigns will commence on Monday, September 13, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)

Campaign Period; Monday, September 13, 2021, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 7:59 a.m.

Increased Seal and Crest Drop Rate Campaign
Additional Seal Battlefield Spoils Campaign
Double Simulacra Segment Campaign
Delve Campaign – PLUS!
Campaign Festa
Vagary Campaign
Skirmish Stone and Arcane Glyptics Campaign
Voidwatch Campaign
Geas Fete Campaign
Combat and Magic Skill Increase Campaign
Omen Light Double-Up Campaign

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