FF14 Mobile Version Gets Major Update

FFXIV Mobile brings Square Enix's award-winning MMORPG experience to handheld devices. Stay informed with the latest developments and announcements about this exciting mobile adaptation.

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Final Fantasy 14 Mobile News

2024

December 10

• The first official gameplay preview for Final Fantasy XIV Mobile debuted on Bilibili, China's leading video platform. The footage presents optimized touch controls and early combat demonstrations featuring nine launch classes: Warrior, Paladin, Bard, Black Mage, Summoner, Monk, Dragoon, Scholar, and White Mage. While showing basic-level gameplay, the video clearly demonstrates the mobile-friendly UI adaptations.

Further reading: Final Fantasy 14 Mobile gameplay reveal showcases polished mobile adaptation (Polygon)

November 24

• Square Enix confirmed that the Tencent-developed mobile version will initially cover the A Realm Reborn expansion, providing both veterans and newcomers with FFXIV's modern starting point. The announcement came with an explanatory video featuring producer Naoki Yoshida, addressing the game's content release strategy. While launching first in China, global distribution plans are underway. Yoshida emphasized the team's commitment to pacing updates based on community response.

Further reading: FFXIV Mobile to begin with A Realm Reborn storyline (VG247)

November 22

• Square Enix formally unveiled Final Fantasy XIV Mobile through an emotional developer letter titled "To All Warriors of Light," marking the culmination of years of development work on bringing the MMORPG to mobile platforms.

Further reading: Official FFXIV Mobile announcement (ffxivmobile.com)

November 20

• Producer Naoki Yoshida premiered the FFXIV Mobile announcement video across the game's social media channels, signaling the franchise's expansion to new platforms.

Further reading: FF14 Mobile expands the MMORPG's reach (Game8)