Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming To Mobile, Aims To “Recreate The Grandeur Of The Original’s Story & Combat

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is jumping to mobile devices with an ambitious port that aims to capture the magic of the original game. While may not have launched under the best circumstances, there's no denying its rise to prominence as one of the best ongoing MMOs today. Square Enix has done a remarkable job listening to player feedback and using it to mold an experience that has pulled in millions of fans across consoles and PC, but now it's time for mobile players to see what all the hype is about.

Square Enix announced that it's working with Lightspeed Studios to develop ,a game that's described as an "" that will focus on capturing the immersive experience of the original title on mobile.

Little is currently known about the project but by all accounts, it sounds like a full-fledged MMO that's able to stand on its own. Beyond the expected systems like combat and traversal, will also feature lifestyle mechanics like fishing, Triple Triad, and chocobo racing.

While some players are likely expecting to be a simple port of the game in its current state that doesn't appear to be the case. Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida describes the project as "" that will provide the "." Based on that description, it sounds as though plans on distilling the core experience into a more streamlined version for mobile players, which makes sense when one considers the gigantic scale of the MMO.

As for when players can expect to get their hands on the game, they may need to be patient. Square Enix has confirmed that it plans to roll out the game in China before eventually bringing it to the rest of the world. will be available to demo through several play tests in China but there's no word on when these will go live.

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I think many people forget the sheer size of the mobile gaming industry and while hardcore players may not be interested in a mobile port,I believe there's