The next update for the FINAL FANTASY XI Linkshell Community Beta Version is scheduled for the beginning of March. Some of the planned changes include additions to the "Community Information" section (Language, Time Frame of Activity, Linkshell Recruitment Status), expansion of the search feature, the addition of a feature to divide "Link Shell Event Information" by language, and a feature that will automatically convert URLs into links within a post.
The German and French versions of the site will go online on the same day.

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