Ancient MMO Final Fantasy 11 still has new things on the horizon 24 years after launch
Final Fantasy 11, the 24-year-old MMO predecessor to Final Fantasy 14, continues to receive updates and player interest. Square Enix has refreshed the game's website and announced new features as part of its anniversary celebrations. A recent change removes the time limit on the game's free trial, allowing indefinite play up to level 75.
- ▪Final Fantasy 11 was originally released in 2002, predating World of Warcraft and other modern MMOs.
- ▪The game recently received a website redesign and introduced features like replayable story missions.
- ▪Square Enix has removed the 14-day time limit on the free trial, enabling players to reach level 75 and play indefinitely in original zones.
- ▪Game director Yoji Fujito credited the community's support for the game's longevity and mentioned plans to reach its 30th anniversary.
- ▪A Japanese livestream announced the trial update, which was translated and shared by a Reddit user.
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Games MMO Final Fantasy XI Ancient MMO Final Fantasy 11 still has new things on the horizon 24 years after launch News By Justin Wagner published 16 May 2026 The other Final Fantasy MMO is still doing its thing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Square Enix) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Final Fantasy 14 isn't the only Final Fantasy-related MMO. Its ancient ancestor, Final Fantasy 11, which released all the way back in 2002 before World of Warcraft reshaped the landscape for massively multiplayer games, is still trucking along.
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