FFXI Expansion - Seekers of Adoulin - March 27, 2013

[Mahoro]

Xpac date got announced. Hopefully some nice revitalization of the game and more content for us to explore in just a few short months. More endgame stuff likely from what I've read of the dev intent.


http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/114052 ... ed-3-27-13

[Seraphym]

this new add-on will see a new job class in the form of the Geomancer.

Odd. No mention of Rune Fencer.

the expansion will be available for PS2, PC, and Xbox 360 in Japan for ¥3980.

Really? $45-50 for an expansion to ffxi? Are they nuts?

[Mahoro]

Trailer and official website up. Sera, price is revealed in quote below. Looks like the higher price was only for the ultimate edition of the game collecting previous expansions.

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/adoulin/index.html

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 26, 2012) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that FINAL FANTASY® XI: Seekers of Adoulin™ will be available March 26, 2013 for both the XBOX 360® and Windows PC platforms. The latest addition to the decade-strong, online game features new areas to explore and develop, along with two new jobs to master and a horde of new beasts and monsters to defeat.

The expansion will unfold a new adventure for players as the eighth century came to a close. The Royal Family, in partnership with the Eleven Knightly Orders, has agreed to abolish imperial rule—from which arose the Sacred City of Adoulin on the Ulbuka Continent. In the blink of an eye, Adoulin had grown to be a maritime metropolis, with a mercantile prowess rivaling that of Jeuno. It is in this booming city state that the players will find themselves as they work to explore and unlock the secrets hidden in the nearby jungles.

The release of “Seekers of Adoulin” will introduce two new jobs. Geomancers harness the elemental energies of Vana’diel® to aid their comrades and attack enemies alike. Rune fencers are versatile duelists, quick with a blade as well as incantations, and employ the power of arcane runes.

The expansion will also feature new gameplay systems, such as player-built outposts, new contract work, and the introduction of special “power spots” that are hidden throughout the environment for powerful character enhancements.

Also announced today is the same-day launch of FINAL FANTASY XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition, the full compilation of the stand-alone game with all four previously released expansion packs, three add-on scenarios, and three battle area add-ons. This collector’s edition pack will be available for $39.99, and the stand-alone “Seekers of Adoulin” expansion for $29.99.

[Sahearniitth]

$30 is still fairly pricey for an add-on this late in the cycle. It would have to be pretty big in terms of content to justify that price point. Then again I forget what COP/TOAU/WOTG went for when they came out, but those were for a comparatively newer game.

[Seraphym]

Pretty sure Wings of the Goddess was $20. I think the other two were as well, but may have been 25?

30 is better than 45, at least. That was bothering the hell out of me. Still, have to agree with Sah some. Hopefully there's a fairly full plate of content in this.

[Churchill]

and you guys still pay monthly sub...lol

[lhova]

That promo video is weak lol. Should've showed new jobs killing shit.