"Final Fantasy 14: Mobile Version Announced"

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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News

2024

December 10

⚫︎ First Gameplay Footage Released: The official account of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile on the Chinese video platform Bilibili has unveiled the first gameplay footage. This video provides a glimpse into the combat dynamics, showcasing nine initial playable jobs: Warrior, Paladin, Bard, Black Mage, Summoner, Monk, Dragoon, Scholar, and White Mage. The characters are depicted at low levels, but the footage emphasizes a user interface optimized for seamless touchscreen interaction.

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

November 24

⚫︎ Starting with A Realm Reborn: Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, developed in collaboration with Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, will launch with the A Realm Reborn storyline. This decision allows both seasoned players and newcomers to embark on the MMORPG journey from its modern inception.

In an accompanying Q&A video, producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida discussed the narrative structure and the game's phased rollout. While the mobile version will debut in China, a global release is on the horizon. Yoshida highlighted that the extensive content will be released incrementally, with the update schedule potentially tailored 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

⚫︎ Official Introduction: Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy XIV Mobile (FFXIV Mobile), marking a significant milestone in bringing the beloved MMORPG to mobile platforms. In a heartfelt message titled “To All Warriors of Light,” the development team expressed their enthusiasm and dedication to this long-awaited project.

Read more: TO ALL WARRIORS OF LIGHT (ffxivmobile.com)

November 20

⚫︎ Official Announcement: The journey of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile began with an official announcement by producer and director Naoki Yoshida on November 20. The announcement was broadcasted through the game’s newly established social media channels, including YouTube and X, signaling the start of an exciting new chapter for the franchise.

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