Final Fantasy XIV is Coming to Mobile with Exciting Features

Square Enix has joined forces with Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios to bring Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to life, an ambitious adaptation of the 2013 acclaimed MMORPG. While the first round of playtests is set to begin soon, they are currently limited to players in China. However, Square Enix has confirmed a global release following the conclusion of the testing phase, though no specific launch date has been announced.

This mobile version, referred to as a “sister” game to the original FFXIV, aims to replicate the grandeur of the original MMO on mobile devices. In an announcement video, Naoki Yoshida, the director and producer of FFXIV, shared his vision for the project. “It has been 11 years since FFXIV 2.0: A Realm Reborn launched, and this new mobile game will recreate the original’s story and combat mechanics on mobile platforms,” Yoshida stated. He also emphasized that non-combat activities, such as Disciples of the Land and Hand, would be faithfully implemented to maintain the essence of the original game.

The mobile version includes over 600 weather patterns, realistic day-and-night cycles, and carefully designed character models and equipment. Iconic non-combat features like fishing, chocobo racing, and the Triple Triad card game are set to return, allowing players to engage with the lifestyle content they love from the original.

The mobile adaptation will also retain the social structure of the original game. Players will have the freedom to engage with others at their own pace, whether mentoring new adventurers or simply enjoying casual in-game interactions. However, certain key aspects, like cross-progression compatibility and expansions beyond A Realm Reborn, remain unconfirmed.

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile follows a trend of popular online multiplayer games making their way to mobile platforms, joining titles like Diablo Immortal and Monster Hunter Now.

Previously, Square Enix had introduced other Final Fantasy titles to mobile platforms, such as last year’s Final Fantasy Ever Crisis, which is based on the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII, and the spinoff Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, which, despite generating $900 million, was shut down last month.

Square Enix also announced that Final Fantasy XIV has now surpassed 30 million lifetime sales across platforms like PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

While fans worldwide eagerly await more details about the new game, the initial playtest in China will offer a glimpse of what’s to come.

FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE GAME ANNOUNCED THAT LETS YOU RELIVE THE STORY?!?!!!

Ardbert and the Warriors of Darkness in this trailer tho omg 🥹

PREREGISTER NOW?!!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/lYR07sBkLN

— ☆オードリーAudrey☆ (@aitaikimochi) November 20, 2024