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2002

Final Fantasy XI Online

DeveloperSquare Product Development Division 3
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows) · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 2
Score7.1 / 10

About Final Fantasy XI Online

Final Fantasy XI Online is a 2002 role-playing game developed by Square Product Development Division 3 and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, part of the Final Fantasy series. It released on PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2, holding a 7.1 / 10 aggregate score.

Final Fantasy XI Online is the franchise's first MMORPG as well as the eleventh installment in the main series. FFXI was the world's first cross-console MMORPG, available for Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Steam.

Since its release in 2002, it has become the most financially successful title in the Final Fantasy series. Due to the nature of online RPGs, FFXI differs in that the player is not the only hero.

Instead, each player creates a customizable character and adventures through the world of Vana'diel with other players; leveling up, exploring, completing missions, quests, and much more. Leveling up requires a group of people working together in what is called a Party, with each participant contributing their own skills to help take down a foe and gain Experience points.

Battles occur in real-time, taking the ATB system to a new level, which was emulated again to a certain extent in Final Fantasy XII.

JRPG details

DeveloperSquare Product Development Division 3
PublisherSony Computer EntertainmentSquareSquare Enix
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360PlayStation 2
GenresRole-playing (RPG)Adventure
ThemesActionFantasyOpen world
ModesMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)Multiplayer
PerspectiveThird person
FranchiseFinal Fantasy
SeriesFinal Fantasy
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Screenshots

Final Fantasy XI Online - screenshot
Final Fantasy XI Online - screenshot
Final Fantasy XI Online - screenshot
Final Fantasy XI Online - screenshot

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Release Date

PlayStation 2May 16, 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)Nov 07, 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)Oct 28, 2003
PlayStation 2Mar 23, 2004
PC (Microsoft Windows)Sep 17, 2004
Xbox 360Apr 18, 2006
Xbox 360Apr 20, 2006
Xbox 360Apr 21, 2006
PC (Microsoft Windows)Apr 19, 2013

Editions & Ports

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