Final Fantasy XIV Mobile announced in trailer, debuts in China first

In collaboration with Tencent’s Lightspeed Studios, Square Enix officially announced Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, the mobile version of the iconic MMORPG with an impressive trailer. The game will be initially released in China, with a global rollout to follow soon.

The grandeur of Eorzea now in your pocket

The mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV promises to bring the open world full of adventures to mobile devices. Players will be able to re-live the iconic stories, face the fearsome Primals and explore the vast world of Hydaelyn on an epic journey to save Eorzea from destruction.

The trailer revealed breathtaking animations, with stunning visuals for a mobile title. The game aims to capture the entire essence of the original, but with optimized controls and mechanics adapted for smartphones, promising a nostalgic yet innovative experience.

True to its origins, but with innovations

Final Fantasy XIV mobile not only maintains the DNA of the original game but also brings innovations to the mobile universe:

• Exciting fights and engaging stories that marked the original version.
• Iconic lifestyle activities, like fishing and chocobo racing.
• Nine unique jobs at launch, with the ability to switch classes using the Armoury system.
• More than 600 weather patterns that vary across the different landscapes of the game.
• 11 crafting and gathering classes in the first mobile version.

Trailer:

A respectable adaptation

According to Naoki Yoshida, producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV, the mobile version was completely reimagined to offer an authentic and immersive experience, without losing the essence of the original game. Yoshida assured that the partnership with Lightspeed Studios is focused on maintaining the high-quality standard for which the franchise is known.

When and where to play?

Initially, Final Fantasy XIV mobile will be launched in China, with gameplay tests scheduled to begin soon. The global release is planned for a later time, but specific dates have not been confirmed yet.

For those who are eager, it’s already possible to carry out the pre-registration and ensure updates about the game, besides being one of the first to explore this new version. Keep an eye on the official website for more information!

So, are you ready to venture into Eorzea straight from your smartphone?

Official website: ffxivmobile.com