The transfer of all PlayOnline IDs to the Square Enix account system has begun. The opportunity to transfer your FINAL FANTASY XI character will end Wednesday, August 31, so we encourage you to act without delay. Furthermore, all players who transfer their accounts during this time will be eligible to receive a special in-game present!
*Please note that all users, including those who have already linked their PlayOnline ID to a Square Enix account, must complete the transfer procedure. Thank you for your understanding.
To improve the security of PlayOnline's services and to make Square Enix's online services more user-friendly, we ask that you transfer your PlayOnline ID to a Square Enix account.
The transferral procedures will differ depending on whether you possess a Square Enix account or not, so please transfer your PlayOnline ID according to the appropriate instructions below.
Users who transfer by August 31 will receive a FINAL FANTASY XI in-game item! Find out more.
Spoiler
A Special Present: The Rounsey Wand
All users who transfer to a Square Enix account within the designated period will receive a special in-game present, the rounsey wand. Read on for a description of its properties and instructions on how to obtain one.
[ Rounsey Wand Properties ]
Warp to Chocobo Circuit
After arriving, players may exit to the destination of their choice: San d'Oria, Bastok, Windurst, or Jeuno
* It is not possible to exit to Aht Urhgan Whitegate.
* This feature requires players to have the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion installed, and to have previously visited the Chocobo Circuit at least once.
Eligibility
All players possessing an active PlayOnline/FINAL FANTASY XI service account who transfer to a Square Enix account within the designated period (Wednesday, June 27 to Wednesday, August 31, 2011) will be eligible to receive the item. Distribution
The bonus item will be distributed in a version update scheduled for September or later.
* Further information to be provided as it becomes available.
* Schedule and other details subject to change.
Claiming Your Present
Items will be distributed within FINAL FANTASY XI via the Mog House Management Union (MHMU)'s delivery service.
* All characters existing on the player's account at the time of eligibility determination will be able to obtain the item.
* Note that any additional characters created after delivery will not be eligible to receive the item.
* Lost or discarded items cannot be replaced, so please be careful.
Disclaimer
We will not be able to answer questions regarding the timing or status of item distribution to specific accounts.
If you already have a Square Enix account...
Read "Transferring/Linking PlayOnline IDs" Authentication of PlayOnline ID and password Acceptance of User Agreement / License Agreement Payment method registration and selection of contents to be billed
Following the steps above, you should be able to easily transfer your PlayOnline ID.
Click "Transfer PlayOnline ID to Square Enix account" below to begin the process.
Acquire Square Enix account Read "Transferring/Linking PlayOnline IDs" Authentication of PlayOnline ID and password Acceptance of User Agreement / License Agreement Payment method registration and selection of contents to be billed
Following the steps above, you should be able to easily acquire a Square Enix account and transfer your PlayOnline ID.
Click the "Acquire a Square Enix account and transfer PlayOnline ID" button below to begin the process.
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