Hold onto your chocobos, because we’ve got big news. The Final Fantasy XIV Mobile release date is on the horizon. That’s right, 11 long years since FFXIV 2.0: A Realm Reborn’s launch (and 14 years since the game’s initial debut), Square Enix and Lightspeed Studios have announced that the hit MMORPG is going handheld, inviting you to dive into the spellbinding world of Eorzea, any time, any place.
While we may have to wait a while for the full FFXIV Mobile release date, we’re hopeful that it’s going to earn a solid place on our list of the best Final Fantasy games that you can play on the go. In fact, it might just be one of our most anticipated upcoming mobile games – so let’s dive into everything we know so far.
Here’s everything you need to know about FFXIV Mobile.
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile release date speculation
Currently, we don’t have a solid FFXIV Mobile release date. However, Square Enix and Lightspeed Studios have announced that a Final Fantasy XIV Mobile demo will soon be available for playtests in China, followed by a global launch soon after.
We’re keeping a close eye on this one, so we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we hear anything else.
Can I sign up for FFXIV Mobile pre-registrations?
If you want to keep on top of all the latest FFXIV Mobile news and announcements, and be one of the first to try it out when it releases in your region, you can pre-register for the game on the official website and follow Final Fantasy XIV Mobile on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Is there a FFXIV Mobile trailer?
Yes, there is a FFXIV Mobile trailer, which you can see above. The trailer features commentary from Naoki Yoshida, the producer and director of the original Final Fantasy XIV, as he discusses the milestones the full game has met, while also introducing the new mobile sister-game.
After that, we get a glimpse at Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in action, showcasing a bunch of familiar locations and characters now translated to the small screen. Of course, we’ll be on the lookout for any future trailers and announcements, and as soon as anything exciting pops up, we’ll update this page.
What is FFXIV Mobile?
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is a mobile MMORPG, and a “sister” game to FFXIV. As explained by Yoshida, it aims “to recreate the grandeur of the original’s story and combat mechanics on mobile devices. Non-combat features, such as Disciples of the Land and Hand, will also be faithfully implemented, and we look forward to growing alongside the passionate FFXIV community.”
In an official interview discussing FFXIV Mobile, Yoshida explains that the FFXIV team has wanted to tap into the world’s largest market – the mobile platform – for quite some time, but with the massive amount of battle content, deep gameplay mechanics, and wide variety of other game content, it felt “impossible for players to have the same gameplay experience on a mobile device”.
However, after Lightspeed Studios approached them demonstrating “a deep love for FFXIV and an unwavering passion for bringing it to the mobile platform”, it was finally time to go portable. You can check out the full video below to find out more about how the project came to life, how the teams have gone about recreating the original FFXIV experience, monetization plans, and more.
Is FFXIV Mobile cross-platform?
As Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is a separate, sister game to Final Fantasy XIV Online, we think it’s unlikely that there will be any cross-platform or cross-play support. As such, you likely will have to create a new character and start from scratch, and FFXIV Mobile players won’t be able to play alongside FFXIV Online players.
However, it seems that this new rendition seeks to carry forward FFXIV Online’s signature welcoming atmosphere, embracing the ethos of genuine, low-pressure interactions. So hopefully there will be plenty of room to make new friends and reunite with old ones, whether you’re dancing in fountains, mentoring sprouts, or forming lifelong friendships.
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