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FFXIV Mobile is a mobile version of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News
2024
June 20
⚫︎ Final Fantasy XIV Mobile launched in China on June 19, with its global release coming at a later date. Despite its successful debut, fans are critical with how microtransactions work in the game, and the community is split with how it is implemented. Many think that microtransactions is the norm for mobile games, but some argue that the sheer amount of it on day one is outrageous. Regardless, most are just happy that the game does not have a gacha system.
December 10
⚫︎ The first gameplay footage of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile has been released via the game's official account on Chinese video platform Bilibili. The video showcases brief combat sequences featuring nine initial playable jobs: Warrior, Paladin, Bard, Black Mage, Summoner, Monk, Dragoon, Scholar, and White Mage. Although the characters shown are at low levels, the footage highlights a streamlined user interface optimized for touchscreen devices.
November 24
⚫︎ Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, developed by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, will begin with the A Realm Reborn storyline, allowing both longtime fans and newcomers to experience the MMORPG from its modern starting point.
The announcement follows months of speculation and was accompanied by a Q&A video featuring producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida, who clarified the game's narrative structure and rollout plans. While the mobile version will first be available in China, a global release is expected to follow.
Yoshida noted that the extensive content will be released gradually, with the update pace potentially adjusted based on player feedback.
November 22
⚫︎ Square Enix has officially introduced Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (FFXIV Mobile), marking the developer’s long-anticipated expansion of the popular MMORPG to mobile platforms. In a message addressed “To All Warriors of Light,” the development team shared their excitement over finally revealing the project after years of work.
November 20
⚫︎ Final Fantasy XIV Mobile has been officially announced by producer and director Naoki Yoshida in a video released on November 20 via the game’s new social media channels, including YouTube and X.
