Final Fantasy XIV: Mobile is an upcoming mobile adaptation of the globally acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about the game below.
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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News
2024
December 10
⚫ The first official gameplay footage of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile has been unveiled via the game’s official Bilibili account—a popular Chinese video platform. The video offers a glimpse into the game's combat system, showcasing nine core playable jobs: Warrior, Paladin, Bard, Black Mage, Summoner, Monk, Dragoon, Scholar, and White Mage. While the characters are still at lower levels, the footage highlights a simplified and intuitive user interface tailored specifically for mobile touchscreen controls.
Read more: Final Fantasy 14 Mobile’s first gameplay footage looks pretty dang clean (Polygon)
November 24
⚫ Square Enix officially confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, developed in collaboration with Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, will launch with the A Realm Reborn storyline. This allows both veterans and newcomers to jump into the modern beginning of the game’s expansive narrative.
The announcement came after months of speculation and was accompanied by a Q&A session led by producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida. He provided clarity on the game’s narrative flow and future content rollout strategy. Although the initial release will be exclusive to China, a global launch is planned to follow. Yoshida also emphasized that new content updates will be introduced progressively, with potential adjustments based on player feedback.
November 22
⚫ Square Enix made the official reveal of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (FFXIV Mobile), marking a major milestone in the franchise’s evolution. In a heartfelt message titled “To All Warriors of Light,” the development team expressed their excitement and gratitude after years of dedicated work to bring this iconic MMORPG to mobile platforms.
Read more: TO ALL WARRIORS OF LIGHT (ffxivmobile.com)
November 20
⚫ Producer and director Naoki Yoshida officially announced Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in a video released on November 20 through the game’s newly launched social media channels, including YouTube and X. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the beloved MMORPG as it expands its reach to mobile players worldwide.
Read more: FF14 Mobile Seeks to Bring the MMORPG to Even More Platforms (Game8)
