FFXIV Mobile is the eagerly anticipated mobile adaptation of the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV. Dive into the latest news and developments to stay updated on this exciting project!
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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News
2024
December 10
⚫︎ The first glimpse of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile gameplay has been unveiled through the game's official account on the Chinese video platform Bilibili. The footage features brief combat sequences with nine initial playable jobs: Warrior, Paladin, Bard, Black Mage, Summoner, Monk, Dragoon, Scholar, and White Mage. Although the characters are at low levels, the video showcases a user interface that's been thoughtfully optimized for touchscreen use.
Read more: Final Fantasy 14 Mobile’s first gameplay footage looks pretty dang clean (Polygon)
November 24
⚫︎ Square Enix has officially confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, crafted by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, will launch with the A Realm Reborn storyline. This decision allows both veteran fans and newcomers to immerse themselves in the MMORPG from its modern starting point.
Following months of speculation, the announcement came with a Q&A video featuring producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida, who shed light on the game's narrative structure and rollout plans. The mobile version will debut in China, with a global release anticipated to follow. Yoshida emphasized that the extensive content will be released in phases, with the update schedule potentially tweaked 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 has officially unveiled Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (FFXIV Mobile), marking a significant step in expanding the beloved MMORPG to mobile devices. In a heartfelt message titled “To All Warriors of Light,” the development team expressed their enthusiasm for finally sharing the project after years of dedication.
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. The news was shared across the game’s new social media platforms, including YouTube and X, signaling a new chapter for the MMORPG.
Read more: FF14 Mobile Seeks to Bring the MMORPG to Even More Platforms (Game8)