Welcome Back Campaigns provide previously deactivated Final Fantasy XI accounts to log in for free for a short period of time. These campaigns sometimes coincide with other ongoing Special Events that temporarily accelerate player advancement and progression through content.[1]
Eligibility
- Your PlayOnline account is transferred to Square Enix account.
- You must have an active PlayOnline/FINAL FANTASY XI service account.
- Character status under the inactive character options must be set to "Cancelled" status as of 72 hours before the start of the current campaign.[2]
Campaign Periods
Current Campaign
- Welcome Back Campaign 2018:
- Friday, November 9, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) to Tuesday, November 20 at the same hour.
Concurrent Events
- Meeting and Bonding Screenshot Campaign
- A.M.A.N. Trove Test Your Luck Campaign
- Autumn Catch-Up Campaign
- November 2018 Login Campaign
- Adventurer Appreciation Forever Campaign
- Discount Campaign
Previous Campaigns
- Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign (4/06)
- Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign (9/07)
- Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign (12/08)
- Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign (May 2016)
- Welcome Back Campaign 2017:
- From Friday, November 10, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.to Friday, November 24 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
- Welcome Back Campaign 2018:
- From Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. to Monday, May 28, 2018 at 1:00 a.m. (PDT)
- 16th Vana'versary Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign:
- From Friday, November 9, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. to Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. (PST)
- 17th Vana'versary Return Home to Vana'diel Campaign:
- From Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 1:00 a.m. (PDT) to Monday, May 27, at the same hour.