Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News

FFXIV Mobile is the highly anticipated mobile version of the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV. Dive into the latest updates and developments to stay ahead of the curve!

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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News

2024

December 10

⚫︎ Square Enix has delighted fans by releasing the first gameplay footage of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile on the Chinese video platform Bilibili. The video offers a glimpse into the combat dynamics, showcasing nine initial playable jobs: Warrior, Paladin, Bard, Black Mage, Summoner, Monk, Dragoon, Scholar, and White Mage. Even though the characters are at lower levels, the footage reveals a user interface that's been thoughtfully optimized for touchscreen controls, promising a seamless mobile gaming experience.

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

November 24

⚫︎ Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, crafted by Tencent's Lightspeed Studios, will kick off with the iconic A Realm Reborn storyline. This decision ensures that both seasoned players and newcomers can embark on their journey from the game's modern starting point. The announcement, which put an end to months of speculation, came with a Q&A video featuring producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida. He shed light on the game's narrative structure and the phased rollout plan. While the initial launch is set for China, a global release is on the horizon. Yoshida also mentioned that the content will be rolled out gradually, 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 has 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. The news was shared across the game's newly established social media channels, including YouTube and X, signaling the beginning of a new era for the franchise on mobile devices.

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