Players travel through these areas using brilliant modes of transportation including chocobos, ferries and airships.

Incorporating wonderful time and climate changes, ranging from daytime to evening, blazing sunshine to dense fog and thunderstorms to heavy snow.

Experience Vana'diel's persistent world, comprised of unique nations: the Republic of Bastok, known for industry and might; the Kingdom of San d'Oria, a proverbial city within a fortress and the Federation of Windurst, founded on the fruits of knowledge.

The Rise of the Zilart expansion pack expands the storyline and opens up a variety of higher-level skills and abilities.

While these nations enjoy a friendly relationship on the surface, territorial expansion is a constant and natural desire for their leaders, causing an underlying antagonistic tone.

Players undertake multiple adventures through vast environments in the world of Vana'diel, which has more than 100 areas to explore, including mountains, forests, glaciers, deserts, oceans, rivers, castles and dungeons.

• Players must choose one of these nations as their home and carry out quests and missions not only to benefit their nation but also uncover the past, present and future of Vana'diel
• The game allows players to create an alter ego who will exist in the world of Vana'diel, choosing from a variety of races, facial features and hairstyles
• Gamers can play at their own pace and form parties by utilizing the various communication tools that have been incorporated into FINAL FANTASY® XI, including easy-to-use chat and messaging systems
• Players will become immersed in an expansive, original story that not only includes fighting for the glory of their nation, but also non-battle related skills such as alchemy, leathercraft, goldsmithing and fishing
• While players may start out on their own, as they advance, they will realize the advantages and enjoyment found in joining parties
• Communication and interaction with other characters and the environment are key as gamers create a new fate for the world of Vana'diel
• PLEASE NOTE  playing this game will require a monthly subscription fee of £8.99  - it comes with 1 month's free subscription!