MMORPG Giant 'Final Fantasy XIV' Debuts Mobile Version

Final Fantasy XIV is officially going mobile, bringing years of content to handheld devices. Tencent's Lightspeed Studios, in collaboration with Square Enix, is developing the mobile version. Soon, Eorzea's adventures will be accessible on your mobile device!

The long-awaited announcement ends months of speculation. This mobile adaptation follows the game's remarkable journey from a disastrous launch in 2012 to its current position as a flagship title. The initial release faced harsh criticism, prompting a complete overhaul led by a new development team, resulting in the acclaimed "A Realm Reborn."

Set in the beloved world of Eorzea, the mobile version promises a substantial amount of content at launch, including nine playable jobs with the convenient Armoury system for switching between them. Popular minigames like Triple Triad will also return.

A significant milestone

This mobile port marks a significant achievement for Final Fantasy XIV, given its turbulent history and subsequent triumph. Its status as a cornerstone of Square Enix's portfolio underscores the strong partnership with Tencent for this mobile venture.

One potential concern is the possible limited initial content. However, it's likely a phased rollout is planned, gradually adding expansions and updates over time, rather than attempting to include all existing content at once.