Despite hoping to transition players to XIV in autumn, is continuing aggressive plans with Final Fantasy XI including a trio of expansion packs slated for launch this summer.

Three battle area add-on packs - Vision of Abyssea, Scars of Abyssea, and Heroes of Abyssea - will roll out in succession beginning in the early summer months. Of course, the expansions are built with high-level characters in mind with new equipment and a slate of tougher enemies to combat.

Two previous expansions are required to play these new ones; the Rise of Zilart and Wings of the Goddess must be installed.

All three versions of Final Fantasy XI - PS2, 360, and - are getting the packs, which are priced at 9.99 USD.

By Tracy Erickson