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At the following time, we will be performing emergency maintenance on several Worlds. During this period, you will not be able to access the Worlds listed below.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

[Date & Time]
Jan. 5, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (PST)

* The completion time may be subject to change.

[Affected Worlds]
- Gysahl
- Selbina

[Details]
System maintenance

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As previously announced, we will be bringing the extended free trial period to a close and introducing subscription-based billing to FINAL FANTASY XIV, commencing Friday, January 6, 2012.

Please note that if you have not selected a subscription plan, your service account will be temporarily suspended and the following services will become unavailable:

FINAL FANTASY XIV
The Lodestone
FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Forums

Peruse the fee structure and learn about the subscription process.
* Review the article announcing the commencement of billing.

Along with the commencement of billed services, we a...

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With the kind aid of countless adventurers, preparations for the Winter’s Knell festival had been proceeding smoothly. Yet it appears fate had other ideas—an incident has occurred at the venue, on the very day the ritual was due to be held. The Raven was on location in Hyrstmill with eyes sharp and ears keen.

Read on for the full article.

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Happy new year to all fans of FINAL FANTASY XIV!

2011 was a year during which the development team walked side by side with you, the players. We've been able to come this far thanks to your unwavering support. As was mentioned in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Version 2.0 announcement a few months ago, 2012 will be a year of new beginnings, and we're prepared to pour even more of ourselves into the game than we have in this year past.

Keeping our four keywords—fun, live, reboot, and rebuild—close to heart, we'll continue to press on towards the game's rebirth. This I promise you.

Now, let's talk about something dark for a bit—the threat of the Seventh Umbral Era, which looms ever larger. I've very recently received a missive from our friend Louisoix, head of the Circle of Knowing, which contained another ancient verse of prophecy. Though I can't claim to know much about poetry, simply reading the passage fills me with a sense of dread. It certainly doesn't help ...

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Another twelve moons have waxed and waned over Eorzea, and the time is upon us once more when it is determined which of the gods will rise to dominance in the coming year. Aye, the season of Heavensturn is here.

Read on to learn more.