Final Fantasy XIV is coming soon to mobile platforms, Square Enix confirms
Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix’s long-running hit MMORPG, is coming to mobile platforms, the publisher announced Wednesday. The mobile version of the game is being developed by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, which previously worked on PUBG Mobile. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will feature a faithful recreation of the gameplay and story experience of the original game, Square Enix said in the announcement. The game will launch in China first before being released worldwide.
Final Fantasy XIV mobile announced
“I am excited to announce the development of FFXIV Mobile. This is our latest MMORPG title tailored specifically for the mobile platform,” said Final Fantasy XIV Online producer and director Naoki Yoshida in the reveal trailer for the upcoming mobile title.
The industry legend, popularly known as Yoshi-P, said Lightspeed Studios was working to faithfully recreate the storylines, combat content and other aspects of the original game. “I hope that both current FFXIV players and those interested in exploring the story will look forward to what’s to come,” he said.
The Final Fantasy XIV Mobile teaser showed off characters, battles, and the world of Eorzea. The mobile version will also retain lifestyle content such as fishing, Triple Triad and chocobo racing, from the main game, Square Enix said in the announcement.
“It’s been 11 years since FFXIV 2.0: A Realm Reborn launched, and this new mobile game will be a sister to FFXIV, aiming to recreate the grandeur of the original and challenge the mechanics on mobile devices,” said Yoshida in the announcement. “Non-combat features such as Disciples of the Land and Hand will also be faithfully implemented and we look forward to growing together with the passionate FFXIV community.”
In a question and answer video shared with IGN Following the announcement of FFXIV Mobile, Yoshida said the game would be completely free to play and would encourage long-term player involvement. “Our goal is to ensure that players can enjoy Final Fantasy So you don’t have to worry too much – just dive in and enjoy. the game,” the producer told IGN.
Yoshida said Square Enix had reservations about adapting core aspects such as monetization and gameplay in the more accessible mobile format and shared “challenging feedback” with Lightspeed Studios.
Square Enix said FFXIV Mobile will feature visual elements such as intricate weather and time-of-day systems that offer more than 600 different weather patterns across different landscapes, and detailed player character and equipment designs from the original game.
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is being developed by Lightspeed Studios, co-developer of PUBG Mobile. The game doesn’t have a release date yet, but Square Enix confirmed that the game will soon be available for demo via multiple playtests in China, followed by a global launch soon after.
Final Fantasy XIV Online first launched on PC and PS3 in 2013 and is currently available on Mac, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. The MMO title has over 30 million registered players.
