- The official release of Final Fantasy XIV on mobile has been confirmed, with plans to progressively introduce years‘’ worth of content.
- Tencent's subsidiary, Lightspeed Studios, in collaboration with Square Enix is developing the game.
- Get ready to immerse in Final Fantasy XIV and explore Eorzea right at your fingertips!
Final Fantasy enthusiasts can now sigh in relief as the speculation has been put to rest with the official disclosure that the mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV is in progress. As previously acknowledged, Tencent's subsidiary Lightspeed Studios is handling this venerable franchise, working closely with Square Enix.
Final Fantasy XIV doesn’t require much introduction, having one of the most infamous debuts, followed by a laudable comeback in the franchise's chronicles. Initially launched in 2012, Final Fantasy 14 faced severe backlash due to its mediocre nature, compelling the developers to reengineer the entire game leading to the launch of A Realm Reborn.
Located in the familiar setting of Eorzea, Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is expected to offer a substantial amount of content at the time of launch, including nine different jobs that players can freely interchange using the Armoury system. Popular mini-games such as Triple Triad are also making a comeback.
Given the remarkable launch of Final Fantasy XIV and the interesting circumstances of its downfall and successive revival, this seems to be a pivotal moment. Its importance in Square Enix's portfolio makes the decision to collaborate with Tencent to bring Final Fantasy XIV to the mobile platform indicative of a potentially solid partnership.
The seeming flaw is the initial lack of content that some Final Fantasy XIV Mobile users may anticipate. I assume the plan is to gradually incorporate expansions and updates over time, without trying to cram in all the substantial content of Final Fantasy XIV accumulated over the years.