Square Enix and Tencent have pulled back the curtain on their ambitious new project – Final Fantasy XIV Mobile. The game promises to bring the full-scale MMORPG experience to iOS and Android devices, and now we’ve got our first real look at how it’ll play.

What’s Coming to Mobile?

The newly released gameplay footage, which first appeared on Weibo, showcases nine distinct character classes in action, including:

• Warrior
• Paladin
• Bard
• Black Mage
• White Mage

Each class demonstrates unique combat abilities and skills that seem remarkably faithful to the original game. The footage reveals a thoughtfully designed mobile interface that adapts Final Fantasy XIV’s complex systems for touchscreen devices.

Behind the Development

This mobile adaptation isn’t just any port – it’s being crafted by LightSpeed Studios under the guidance of Naoki Yoshida, one of the original Final Fantasy XIV creators. Their goal? To recreate the vast open world, engaging storylines, and intricate combat system that made the PC version a hit.

What Players Can Expect

The developers are promising a feature-rich experience including:

• Complete storyline from the original game
• Complex combat system adapted for mobile
• Vast open world to explore
• Multiple races and classes to choose from
• Regular events and festivals
• Additional activities beyond the main story

Launch Timeline

While no specific release date has been announced, Chinese players will get first access through an upcoming public testing phase. The international release is expected to follow shortly after, with early 2025 being the likely target window.

For MMORPG fans looking for a premium mobile experience, Final Fantasy XIV Mobile could be the next big thing in portable gaming. With Square Enix‘s track record and Tencent’s mobile expertise, this collaboration might just set a new standard for mobile MMORPGs.

Source: Weibo