FFXIV Mobile is the eagerly awaited mobile adaptation of the critically acclaimed MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV. Dive into the latest updates and developments surrounding this exciting new venture!
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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News
2024
December 10
⚫︎ The first gameplay footage of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile has been unveiled on the game's official Bilibili account in China. The video offers a glimpse into combat sequences, 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 mobile touchscreens.
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, developed in collaboration with Tencent's Lightspeed Studios, will kick off with the A Realm Reborn storyline. This approach ensures that both seasoned players and newcomers can start their journey from the game's modern entry point.
The announcement, which put an end to months of speculation, was accompanied by a Q&A video featuring producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida. He provided insights into the game's narrative structure and future rollout plans. While the initial launch will be in China, a global release is on the horizon.
Yoshida also mentioned that the game's extensive 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 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. 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.
Read more: FF14 Mobile Seeks to Bring the MMORPG to Even More Platforms (Game8)
