Distant Worlds was first released in the game during the July 2005 update. It was later released as a single in Japan on September 13, 2005, and released on iTunes on September 22, 2005. The song is also included in the LP Romeo & Juliet by Izumi Masuda, which was released on October 21, 2005, and on the Final Fantasy XI Unreleased Tracks which was released on March 28, 2007 in the premium box limited edition. This song is played during the final cut scene of Dawn at Lufaise Meadows when you approach Blueblade Fell (J-7).