Final Fantasy XI Expansion Pack - Chains of Promathia Ships to Retailers September 21, 2004 (thanks HomeLAN Fed) announces plans to launch the MMORPG expansion in September. As noted in Windows Final Fantasy XI to launch this September (thanks Mike Martinez), this will coincide with the game's European launch: "Final Fantasy XI for Windows will launch in Europe this September, Square Enix has confirmed. Its release will be timed to include and coincide with a worldwide launch of the game's second major expansion pack, Chains of Promathia." Here's the deal on the expansion:

The Chains of Promathia expansion pack brings a new chapter to the story of Vana'diel. Expanding the world of Vana'diel, new areas previously not seen in maps will surface and towns that have been spoken of but never seen will emerge. Fabled legends will also be realized in Chains of Promathia. As some of the mysteries of Vana'diel are unraveled, additional secrets will be discovered in the intricately designed expansion pack.