On Nov. 20, 2007, the FINAL FANTASY XI: Wings of the Goddess expansion disc will be shipped.

Due to the number of new features included in this expansion, an update of the game will be required for all players (even those who have not installed the expansion). The preparatory version update for the FINAL FANTASY XI: Wings of the Goddess expansion disc will be performed on the following date.

FINAL FANTASY XI gameplay will not be interrupted during this update as there will be no server maintenance conducted at this time.

Also, additional preparatory server maintenance is scheduled to be performed on Nov. 19, 2007. Details on this maintenance will be announced in the "Information" section.

The new features for FINAL FANTASY XI: Wings of the Goddess expansion will become available sometime on Nov. 21, 2007.

Thank you for your patience.

* This update consists of a version upgrade of the client program. When you press the play button after the time stated below, the version upgrade will begin automatically. Please follow the instructions on the screen.

* This version update is a preparatory version update for the FINAL FANTASY XI: Wings of the Goddess expansion disc. There will be no differences within the game after this version update.

[Date & Time]
Nov. 13, 2007 0:00 (PST)

[Affected Services]
FINAL FANTASY XI

* File size of the download and time required for this version update are as follow.

"PlayStation 2" Version
Downloadable file size: 11.2MB
>>Analog modem (56Kbps) users:
About 1 hour, 6 minutes
>>DSL (1Mbps) users:
About 14 minutes

Windows Version
Downloadable file size: 21.6MB
>>Analog modem (56Kbps) users:
About 1 hours
>>DSL (1Mbps) users:
About 11 minutes

Xbox 360 Version
Downloadable file size: 20.2MB
>>DSL (1Mbps) users:
About 7 minutes

*Please note that the above times are the total approximate time for file check, download, and installation. The above times are for reference only. Download times depend on individual users