Final Fantasy 14: Mobile Version Announced

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (FFXIV Mobile) is the eagerly anticipated mobile adaptation of the renowned MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV. Dive into the latest updates and developments surrounding this exciting new release!

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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News

2024

December 10

⚫︎ The first gameplay footage of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile was unveiled through the game's official account on the Chinese video platform, Bilibili. This exciting reveal showcased brief combat sequences and introduced nine initial playable jobs: Warrior, Paladin, Bard, Black Mage, Summoner, Monk, Dragoon, Scholar, and White Mage. The characters, shown at lower levels, highlight a user interface that's been thoughtfully optimized for touchscreen gameplay.

Read more: Final Fantasy 14 Mobile’s first gameplay footage looks pretty dang clean (Polygon)

November 24

⚫︎ Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, developed by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, will kick off with the A Realm Reborn storyline. This approach ensures that both dedicated fans and newcomers can enjoy the MMORPG from its modern inception. The announcement came after months of speculation and was paired with a Q&A video featuring producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida, who shed light on the game's narrative structure and rollout strategy. The mobile version will initially launch in China, with plans for a global release to follow. Yoshida also mentioned that the game's extensive content will be released incrementally, with the possibility of adjusting the update schedule based on player feedback.

Read more: Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is starting at the beginning, but not necessarily the beginning you might be hoping for (VG247)

November 22

⚫︎ Square Enix officially unveiled Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (FFXIV Mobile), marking a significant step in bringing the beloved MMORPG to mobile platforms. In a heartfelt message titled "To All Warriors of Light," the development team expressed their enthusiasm for finally sharing this project after years of dedicated work.

Read more: TO ALL WARRIORS OF LIGHT (ffxivmobile.com)

November 20

⚫︎ The announcement of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile came directly from producer and director Naoki Yoshida in a video released on November 20. This exciting news was shared across the game’s newly established social media channels, including YouTube and X.

Read more: FF14 Mobile Seeks to Bring the MMORPG to Even More Platforms (Game8)