Final Fantasy XI Free Trial Removes Time Limit, Raises Level Cap

Square Enix has updated the Final Fantasy XI free trial on PC, removing the previous time restriction and raising the level cap to 75. The change is now live via the Square Enix Store, allowing players to resume or start new accounts without prior constraints. This update follows earlier announcements from producer Yoji Fujito regarding adjustments to the demo experience.
The release coincides with returning promotional campaigns, including the Moogle Support Campaign for New & Returning Adventurers and More Strange Happenings in Vana’diel, both concluding on October 12, 2026. Participants can earn specific rewards such as the Travesty weapon and Shadow Lord armor during this period.
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Original headline at Siliconera: “Final Fantasy XI Free Trial Now Has No Time Limit and Level 75 Cap”
Key facts
- Platform
- PC
- Level Cap
- 75
- Campaign End Date
- October 12, 2026
Tags
- #Final Fantasy XI
- #Free Trial
- #MMORPG
- #PC Games
- #Square Enix
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