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Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection

This is a collection of the original Final Fantasy XI Online game along with two expansion packs: Rise of the Zilart and Chains of Promathia. The first European Windows version already included the two…

16 September 2005

Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection is an adventure developed by Square Enix, released 16 September 2005 on PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 200 hrs to finish.

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What Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection is

Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection is an adventure game developed by Square Enix and released in 2005. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Begin your journey into the world of Vana’diel by creating a customized character from a host of physical attributes and jobs. Experience missions, quests, and boss battles by yourself or join up with other party members to form powerful alliances as you explore the incredibly vast environments that make up Vana’diel. The inclusion of the Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia, and Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion packs expand the storyline and allow an even greater variety of jobs, higher-level skills, and abilities.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Final Fantasy series

Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection is the 72nd of 349 entries we hold in the Final Fantasy series. The next entry was Final Fantasy IV Advance in 2005.

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How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 200 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 500 hrs, roughly 2.5 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection launched on 16 September 2005, within three weeks of Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy), Indigo Prophecy, Fable: The Lost Chapters and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

Released around the same time: Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy), Indigo Prophecy, Fable: The Lost Chapters, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection — frequently asked questions

When did Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection come out?
Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection was released on 16 September 2005 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection?
The main story of Final Fantasy XI: The Vana'diel Collection takes around 200 hrs, or 500 hrs for 100% completion.

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