[Harry]

The problem is that at this point in time Square has not made any official announcement regarding a European launch for FFXI. All press releases are referred only to North American or Japan market.

Anyhow, I just had a phone conversation with SCEE, and I asked them about official release dates regarding the launch of "Playstation 2 Online" in Europe. Unfortunately, there is still no official date and they con only stick to a generic Sprin 2003 release date.

I also asked about Everquest Online Adventures for Europe, that will probably be released long before Final Fantasy XI - my Pr contact was able to confirm the release of the game for this year in Europe, even if he was very cautious, as there aren't official announcements about it yet.

Unfortunately, in Europe there are many problems caused by the strong differences between countries, and because of an irregular diffusion of Internet broadband services even in the most important countries.

Maybe I'm pessimistic, but all things considered I expect Final Fantasy XI to be released somewhere in Spring 2004 in Europe.

Originally posted by David

I found a release date for FFXI, it may change, but here, March 3rd for North America, but im having a hard time finding a release date for UK, and European area. Remember, the dates may change. I'm also starting to have a hard time to find pics, and scoupes for the game. I wont give up thou.