Download GenesisXI Launcher
Get set up in minutes — the launcher installs everything automatically.
b5c48d75d6679bb0a81b4307bac5458e4c25bb5e59a5e5374b0ac36af96de61e System Requirements
- OS Windows 7 or later (64-bit)
- Disk Space ~7 GB (FFXI client + addons)
- RAM 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
- Internet Broadband connection for initial download
Installation Guide
- 1 Download the launcher using the button above.
- 2 Run the installer. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway". Add an antivirus exclusion if prompted — see below.
- 3 Choose your install location. The default (
AppData\Local\GenesisXI) is recommended. Avoid installing in Program Files. - 4 The launcher downloads FFXI automatically (~6 GB). This may take 10–60 minutes depending on your connection.
- 5 Create an account at genesisxi.com/register if you haven't already.
- 6 Log in to the launcher, select your loader (Ashita v4 or Windower 4), and click Play.
Character Export Addon
Export your character data from any FFXI server for transfer to GenesisXI. Works with both Ashita v4 and Windower 4.
- 1 Download the charexport addon files from your GenesisXI installation or ask a server admin for the latest version.
- 2 For Ashita: Copy the
charexportfolder to yourGame/addons/directory. - 3 For Windower: Copy the files from
charexport/windower/to your Windoweraddons/charexport/directory. - 4 In game, type
/addon load charexport(Ashita) or//lua load charexport(Windower). - 5 Type
/charexport(Ashita) or//charexport(Windower) to export your character data. - 6 Upload the generated JSON file on the Character Import page.
If you are already using the GenesisXI launcher, the addon is pre-installed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my antivirus flag the launcher?
Private server clients hook into the FFXI process to redirect it to GenesisXI servers rather than PlayOnline. Antivirus heuristics sometimes flag this behavior. An EV code signing certificate is planned to resolve this permanently. In the meantime, adding an exclusion as described above is safe.
How long does the initial download take?
The full FFXI client is approximately 6 GB. On a typical broadband connection (50 Mbps), expect 15–30 minutes. The launcher resumes interrupted downloads automatically.
Can I use an existing FFXI installation?
Not yet. GenesisXI uses a managed install to ensure all clients are on the correct version with the required patches applied. Support for importing existing installs is planned for a future release.