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Final Fantasy XI removes its free-trial time limit

The level cap rose from 50 to 75 earlier in September, while old trial accounts can use the new terms after late-month maintenance.

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Final Fantasy XI's free trial no longer expires after 14 days, and its level cap has risen from 50 to 75. Square Enix says pre-existing trial accounts receive the new terms. The trial remains limited to the original game and keeps restrictions on auctions, trading, gil and some chat features.

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A promotional banner for Final Fantasy 11 Online. Banner reads The free trial just got even freer! In the background a paladin and white mage are posed in a battle ready stance.

Final Fantasy XI's free trial no longer expires after 14 days, giving players indefinite access under a revised set of restrictions.

The changes arrived in stages. Square Enix's September update notes raised the trial's job level cap from 50 to 75. The company removed the playtime limit after maintenance later in the month.

What the free trial still limits

Square Enix's current support page says pre-existing trial accounts receive the new specifications. That means players whose original trial period expired can use those accounts again, although Square Enix warns that access may take time to update after maintenance.

The trial is not the full game. It covers areas from the original Final Fantasy XI release, excludes jobs introduced in expansions and limits accounts to three characters. Players also cannot use the auction house, trade with other players or use bazaars, and they face restrictions on gil, delivery features and several public chat channels.

The larger cap therefore offers more room to play without a subscription, but it does not remove the trial's boundaries around expansions, the player economy or communication.

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Final Fantasy XI Unlimited Trial Reaches Level 75

FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site | SQUARE ENIX

FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site | SQUARE ENIX

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Final Fantasy XI Unlimited Trial Reaches Level 75

Meliora · YouTube

FFXI Free Trial Expands to Level 75 + Unlimited Playtime This September

FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site | SQUARE ENIX

FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site | SQUARE ENIX

Moogle's Cave · YouTube

FINAL FANTASY XI - Free Trial EXPANDIDO e super lotação de players!?

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Positive——Negative

Summary

Not enough discussion yet.

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MMOs.com

Final Fantasy XI Unlimited Trial Reaches Level 75

FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site | SQUARE ENIX

FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site | SQUARE ENIX

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  • FFXI Free Trial Expands to Level 75 + Unlimited Playtime This SeptemberMeliora · YouTube
  • FINAL FANTASY XI - Free Trial EXPANDIDO e super lotação de players!?Moogle's Cave · YouTube

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support.na.square-enix.comSQUARE ENIX Support Center
forum.square-enix.comSeptember 10, 2026 (JST) Version Update
@FFXI_ENFFXI's Free Trial just got even freer! 🫨 https://sqex.to/VmW5J ✅ Play time limit REMOVED! ✅ Level cap INCREASED to 75! ✅ PREVIOUS Free Trial accounts can be used once more! Experience all the new adventures in Vana'diel!
@SquareEnixRT @FFXI_EN: FFXI's Free Trial just got even freer! 🫨 https://sqex.to/VmW5J ✅ Play time limit REMOVED! ✅ Level cap INCREASED to 75! ✅ PR…
@siliconeraThe Final Fantasy XI free trial update is live and lets us get to level 75 with no time limits. https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-xi-free-trial-now-has-no-time-limit-and-level-75-cap/
@PolygonThe Best Final Fantasy Mmo Is Now Officially Easier to Play Than Ever https://www.polygon.com/final-fantasy-11-free-trial-time-limit-removed/?taid=6abd52d3c3ffd80001329d3b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
@GamesRadarFinal Fantasy 11 finally follows in Final Fantasy 14's free trial footstep https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/final-fantasy-11-finally-follows-in-final-fantasy-14s-free-trial-footsteps-offering-new-players-a-chance-to-try-the-critically-acclaimed-mmorpg-with-no-restrictions-on-playtime/
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    support.na.square-enix.comSQUARE ENIX Support Center
    forum.square-enix.comSeptember 10, 2026 (JST) Version Update
    @FFXI_ENFFXI's Free Trial just got even freer! 🫨 https://sqex.to/VmW5J ✅ Play time limit REMOVED! ✅ Level cap INCREASED to 75! ✅ PREVIOUS Free Trial accounts can be used once more! Experience all the new adventures in Vana'diel!
    @SquareEnixRT @FFXI_EN: FFXI's Free Trial just got even freer! 🫨 https://sqex.to/VmW5J ✅ Play time limit REMOVED! ✅ Level cap INCREASED to 75! ✅ PR…
    @siliconeraThe Final Fantasy XI free trial update is live and lets us get to level 75 with no time limits. https://www.siliconera.com/final-fantasy-xi-free-trial-now-has-no-time-limit-and-level-75-cap/
    @PolygonThe Best Final Fantasy Mmo Is Now Officially Easier to Play Than Ever https://www.polygon.com/final-fantasy-11-free-trial-time-limit-removed/?taid=6abd52d3c3ffd80001329d3b&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
    @GamesRadarFinal Fantasy 11 finally follows in Final Fantasy 14's free trial footstep https://www.gamesradar.com/games/mmo/final-fantasy-11-finally-follows-in-final-fantasy-14s-free-trial-footsteps-offering-new-players-a-chance-to-try-the-critically-acclaimed-mmorpg-with-no-restrictions-on-playtime/
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