Final Fantasy XIV Announced for Mobile, With PUBG Mobile Developer at Helm
Final Fantasy XIV, the long-running popular MMORPG from Square Enix, is coming to mobile platforms, the publisher announced Wednesday. The mobile version of the game will be developed by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, that previously worked on PUBG Mobile. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will feature faithful recreation of the original game's gameplay and story experience, Square Enix said in its announcement. The game will first launch in China, before releasing Globally.
“I'm excited to announce the development of FFXIV Mobile. This is our latest MMORPG title, specifically tailored for the mobile platform,” Final Fantasy XIV Online producer and director, Naoki Yoshida, said in the reveal trailer for the upcoming mobile title.
The industry legend, popularly known as Yoshi-P, said that Lightspeed Studios was working to faithfully recreate the story duties, battle content and other aspects of the original game. “I hope both current FFXIV players and those who are interested in exploring its story will look forward to what's coming next,” he said.
The Final Fantasy XIV Mobile teaser showcased characters, combat and the world of Eorzea. The mobile version will also retain lifestyle content, like fishing, Triple Triad, and chocobo racing, from the main game, Square Enix said in its announcement.
“It has been 11 years since FFXIV 2.0: A Realm Reborn launched, and this new mobile game will be a sister to FFXIV, aiming to recreate the grandeur of the original's story and combat mechanics on mobile devices,” Yoshida said in the announcement. “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 a Q&A video shared with IGN following the FFXIV Mobile's announcement, Yoshida said the game would be fully free-to-play and encourage long-term player engagement. "Our goal is to ensure that players can enjoy Final Fantasy XIV for a long time while generating a small
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