Since the end of last year, item values have risen astronomically on all Worlds due to the manipulation of prices by a small percentage of the player base. The development team and the GMs carried out a detailed investigation of this problem, and discovered the existence of a group using illicit methods to produce large amounts of gil that are later sold in the real world.

Based on the results of this investigation, more than 700 accounts among those found to be involved in large-scale RMT (Real Money Trader) operations have been terminated. Square-Enix will continue to monitor accounts suspected of dealing in gil created or obtained in an unfair manner.

Thanks to these measures, more than 300 billion gil has been removed from circulation, and the overly inflated prices of items have begun to fall to more realistic levels.

Furthermore, emergency maintenance has already been performed on all worlds for the purpose of implementing RMT countermeasures. This maintenance took place over two stages, starting on January 17th.

Acts of RMT will not be tolerated in Final Fantasy XI, and any violations of the user agreement will be dealt with severely in order to ensure a fair playing experience.