Square Enix have announced the forthcoming release of Final Fantasy XI 2007 edition, as well as German and French language patches. The language patches should be available now, while the all-in-one package 2007 edition with feature the new languages as well as the three expansion packs - Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia and Treasures of Aht Urhgan. Here's the press release:
Square Enix Ltd. today announces the March release of the forthcoming Final Fantasy XI 2007 Edition and the arrival of the language patch that facilitates the launch of the German and French service of Final Fantasy XI.
Starting today, 8th March 2007, Square Enix will be offering a language conversion download that will make it possible to play Final Fantasy XI in French or German. Available from PlayOnline, this service will be free for players using the European version of the game, allowing them to select the language of their choice without any additional fees to the monthly subscription charge.
On March 30th a new all-in-one package of Final Fantasy XI – the Final Fantasy XI 2007 Edition – will be released in Europe. The new packaged version for Windows and Xbox 360 will allow players to experience Vana’diel in German, French or English.
Final Fantasy XI 2007 Edition also contains all three Final Fantasy XI expansion packs: Rise of the Zilart, Chains of Promathia and the latest expansion pack release, Treasures of Aht Urhgan, available together on Windows for the first time.
How to play the German/French versions
From 8th March 2007, Square Enix will be offering a language conversion download that will make it possible to play Final Fantasy XI in French or German.
This service is available for those who play using the EU version of the Final Fantasy XI package currently on sale for both Windows and Xbox 360.
The display language is automatically changed to the current Windows/Xbox 360 settings when the PlayOnline Viewer is activated. Though, it will still be possible to switch between languages, including English, at any time. Further details can be found at www.playonline.com
