Nov. 1, 2019 06:35 [GMT] From: FINAL FANTASY XI

End of Windows(R) 7 Support

Square Enix support for FINAL FANTASY XI on Windows(R) 7 will end on January 14, 2020. Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows(R) 7 after January 14, 2020, therefore it will not be possible to continue supporting this operating system. It may still be possible to play FINAL FANTASY XI on Windows(R) 7 systems even after the end of support. However, after discontinuing support, as a general rule, we will no longer be able to provide assistance with problems arising as a result of the operating system. After the end of support, Square Enix may respond to requests for technical support with Windows(R) 7 issues but this support will be limited and provided on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. <Recommended System Requirements> We have verified that FINAL FANTASY XI runs on PCs with the following specifications, which are the recommended system requirements. We have also confirmed that there are no stability issues with Windows(R) 8.1 and Windows(R) 10. ---------- - Operating System Windows 8.1 / 10* - CPU Intel Core i3 2.4GHz (or higher) - Memory 2GB or more - Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 (or higher) * Driver must be compatible with DirectX 8.1. - Graphics Card NVIDIA(R) GeForce(TM) series with 32 MB or ATI(R) RADEON(TM) 9000 series - Hard Drive Space 15 GB free hard disk space - Other Keyboard, mouse, gamepad Must have DirectX End-User Runtime installed ---------- * Compatibility issues may still arise due to other applications, driver software, custom Windows settings, or hardware configuration. * Some Windows 10 updates may cause game client errors but we will work to address any critical errors that arise. * Enquiries about the parts listed should be made to their respective manufacturer. * Administrator privileges are required to install the PlayOnline Viewer and FINAL FANTASY XI. Settings Used The following game configuration settings were used during testing: - Screen Resolution set to 1280x720 - Drawing Precision set to 1024x1024 - Shadows set to “Normal” - All settings at “High” Stress Tests Performed The following were performed to test load times and overall stability: - Tested in-game content “Domain Invasion” and “Campaign,” as well as macro entry and selecting items from various lists. No significant latency issues arose. (Domain Invasion was tested with an additional 10 players, each with 5 Trust NPCs) Playability We have determined that the game meets the standard of being “playable” based on the following: - Experienced no gameplay issues related to graphics or connectivity. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.