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{{stub}}
 
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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|cover        = Final Fantasy XI Online PC.jpg‎
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|cover        = Final Fantasy XI cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Square Enix}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2002}}
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|final-fantasy-xi|63}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | MMORPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Final Fantasy}}
 
|steam appid  = 230330
 
|steam appid  = 230330
|steam appid side = 23360, 23390, 39250
+
|steam appid side = 23360, 23390, 39250, 230350
|gogcom page  =
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki = Final Fantasy XI
 +
|mobygames    = final-fantasy-xi-online
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy XI
 
|wikipedia    = Final Fantasy XI
 +
|winehq      =
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= http://www.playonline.com
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Final Fantasy}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} Cross-platform play with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2 players.
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS; use [http://www.windower.net Windower] with the [http://forums.windower.net/index.php?/topic/514-fps-plugin/#entry2997 Unlimited plugin] to run at higher frame rates.
{{--}} [[#Frame rate|Frame rate]] is capped at 30 FPS.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.playonline.com Official site]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.finalfantasyxi.com Official media site]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.finalfantasyxi.com Official media site]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/230330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/230330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/230350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| developer | http://store.na.square-enix.com/store/sqenixus/en_US/pd/ThemeID.29853700/productID.264017000 | account | Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition.}}
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{{Availability/row| retail | | account | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 230330 | Steam, account | Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition.}}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://store.na.square-enix.com/store/sqenixus/en_US/pd/ThemeID.29853700/productID.264017000 | account | Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 230330 | Steam, account | Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition, region locked in Latin America. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All versions require a [http://www.square-enix.com/na/account/ Square Enix Account].
 
{{ii}} All versions require a [http://www.square-enix.com/na/account/ Square Enix Account].
 
{{ii}} The Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition is the newest and most complete edition.
 
{{ii}} The Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition is the newest and most complete edition.
{{ii}} Pay-per-month MMO. First 30 days free for new accounts.
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{{ii}} Pay-per-month MMO. First 30 days free for new accounts.
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Rise of the Zilart | Originally sold separately in Japan, it was bundled with the game's international launch. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Chains of Promathia | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Treasures of Aht Urhgan | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Wings of the Goddess | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Seekers of Adoulin | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
{{ii}}Newer editions include these.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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There are various 3rd-party tools used to improve the UI.
 
There are various 3rd-party tools used to improve the UI.
  
*XI View: http://forums.windower.net/topic/11510-xi-view-v111a-user-interface-2132012/
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*XI View: https://github.com/Caradog/XI-View
  
 
===Increased Draw Distance===
 
===Increased Draw Distance===
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
|gamesave manager      =  
+
|origin                   =  
|gamesave manager notes=  
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|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/final-fantasy-xi
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/final-fantasy-xi
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes=  
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|widescreen resolution notes= Defaults to 4:3, change in Config menu in game.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
|fov                        = unknown
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|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  =  
+
|fov notes                  = Reducing/increasing camera distance affects the FOV.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
+
|windowed notes            = Set in Config Tool on the General tab.
|borderless windowed        = hackable
+
|borderless windowed        = true
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]].
+
|borderless windowed notes  = Set in Configuration Tool.
|anisotropic                = unknown
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = unknown
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = unknown
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|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
|high frame rate            = false
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|60 fps                    = hackable
|high frame rate notes     = [[#Frame rate|Frame rate]] is capped at 30 FPS.
+
|60 fps notes               = 30 FPS cap; use [http://www.windower.net Windower] with the [http://forums.windower.net/index.php?/topic/514-fps-plugin/#entry2997 Unlimited plugin] to run at higher frame rates.
 +
|120 fps                    = hackable
 +
|120 fps notes              = Use [http://www.windower.net Windower] with the [http://forums.windower.net/index.php?/topic/514-fps-plugin/#entry2997 Unlimited plugin].
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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==Input==
Since 2007, an official windowed mode has been available. This can be turned on by opening the FINAL FANTASY XI Config Tool and checking the "Run in Windowed Mode" in the General Tab. There is also an unofficial windowed mode using a 3rd party program called [http://www.windower.net Windower]; which does a lot more than just a windowed mode as well.
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{{Input
 
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|key remap                = true
===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]===
 
Using Windower with "Hide Border" and the resolution matching your desktop resolution will run the game in a borderless windowed mode.
 
 
 
==Input settings==
 
{{Input settings
 
|key remap                = unknown
 
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option      = unknown
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 
|mouse menu                = unknown
 
|mouse menu                = unknown
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
|controller support        = unknown
+
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 +
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = unknown
 
|full controller          = unknown
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|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap          = unknown
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = false
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
|surround sound          = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
|subtitles                = unknown
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|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          =  
+
|subtitles notes          = Log information during dialogues.
|closed captions          = unknown
+
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = false
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support              =  
+
|eax support              = false
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = unknown
 +
|subtitles = unknown
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          =  
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|local play          = false
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
 +
|local play modes    =
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
|lan play            =  
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 +
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
|online play notes   =  
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|online play modes   =  
|local co-op          =
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|online play notes    = The game is Online only.
|local co-op players  =
 
|local co-op notes    =  
 
|lan co-op            =
 
|lan co-op players    =
 
|lan co-op notes      =
 
|online co-op        =
 
|online co-op players =
 
|online co-op notes  =
 
|hot-seat            =
 
|hot-seat players    =
 
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
|p2p                =  
+
|p2p                = unknown
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = unknown
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
|direct ip          =  
+
|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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The max frame rate for the game is 30 FPS. If you are not finding your frame rate near that, it can help to turn off shadows in the in-game options.
 
The max frame rate for the game is 30 FPS. If you are not finding your frame rate near that, it can help to turn off shadows in the in-game options.
  
Also try removing all USB devices. In the past, it was found that certain USB devices would cause a frame rate drop.<ref>[http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/forum.html?forum=10&mid=1195539761247427178&h=50 A different fix for the lag problem! May help some people :) :: Final Fantasy XI :: ZAM]</ref>
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Also try removing all USB devices. In the past, it was found that certain USB devices would cause a frame rate drop.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/forum.html?forum=10&mid=1195539761247427178&h=50|title=A different fix for the lag problem! May help some people :) :: Final Fantasy XI :: ZAM|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Will not run on Windows Vista and later===
 
===Will not run on Windows Vista and later===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Download [http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/download/media/install_win.html updated client]}}
{{Fixbox/fix|Download updated client}}
+
 
Download the [http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/download/media/vista01.html?pageID=media updated client].
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==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 8.1
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
|ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/envi/win/win01.html|title=playonline.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
|minOS    = Vista, 7, 8
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|minOS    = 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minRAM  = 128 MB
|minHD    = 15 GB
+
|minHD    = 6 GB
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce series
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce series
|minGPU2  = ATI RADEON 9000 series
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9000 series
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minDX    = 8.1
 
|minDX    = 8.1
  
|recOS    = 7
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|recOS    = 7, 8.1, 10
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 processor
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
|recRAM  = 256 MB
+
|recRAM  = 2 GB
|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce FX series
+
|recHD    = 15 GB
|recGPU2  = GeForce 6 series
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|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce GT 740
|recDX    = 8.1
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|recDX    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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Final Fantasy XI
Final Fantasy XI cover
Developers
Square Enix
Release dates
Windows November 7, 2002
Reception
IGDB 63
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Key points

Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS; use Windower with the Unlimited plugin to run at higher frame rates.

General information

Official media site
Steam Community Discussions
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Windows
Developer website Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition.
Windows
Steam
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Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition, region locked in Latin America.
Windows
All versions require a Square Enix Account.
The Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition is the newest and most complete edition.
Pay-per-month MMO. First 30 days free for new accounts.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Rise of the Zilart Originally sold separately in Japan, it was bundled with the game's international launch.
Windows
Chains of Promathia
Windows
Treasures of Aht Urhgan
Windows
Wings of the Goddess
Windows
Seekers of Adoulin
Windows
Newer editions include these.

Essential improvements

Oversampling

It is possible to improve the graphics further beyond what is allowed by editing the "Background resolution" registry setting. For more details, see http://wiki.ffxiclopedia.org/wiki/Graphics#Background_Resolution

Improved UI

There are various 3rd-party tools used to improve the UI.

Increased Draw Distance

The normal way to change draw distance is the /localsettings command in-game. It is possible to increase the draw distance beyond the max using this Windower plugin: http://wiki.windower.net/plugins/drawdistance

Change max number of displayed characters on-screen

This can be changed by using the /localsettings command. Syntax: /localsettings charanum [number] (25-50)

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/230330/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Defaults to 4:3, change in Config menu in game.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Reducing/increasing camera distance affects the FOV.
Windowed
Set in Config Tool on the General tab.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Set in Configuration Tool.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
30 FPS cap; use Windower with the Unlimited plugin to run at higher frame rates.
120+ FPS
Use Windower with the Unlimited plugin.

Input

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Log information during dialogues.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Japanese

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
The game is Online only.

Connection types

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 25, 80, 110, 443, 50000-65535
UDP 50000-65535
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues unresolved

Frame rate

The max frame rate for the game is 30 FPS. If you are not finding your frame rate near that, it can help to turn off shadows in the in-game options.

Also try removing all USB devices. In the past, it was found that certain USB devices would cause a frame rate drop.[1]

Issues fixed

Crashes

The game typically does not stay open if another program is in fullscreen mode. If something opens in fullscreen mode, FFXI will most likely close/crash.

Will not run on Windows Vista and later

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Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows[2]
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce series
ATI Radeon 9000 series
32 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.1 compatible


Notes

  1. Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References