Sq. Enix, in partnership with Lightspeed Studios, has formally introduced Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, a cell adaptation of the favored MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV On-line. The sport will first launch in China, with a world launch deliberate shortly afterward.

The cell model of the sport was unveiled in a brand new trailer, and goals to carry the expansive world of Eorzea to gamers on smartphones and tablets, providing a mobile-friendly expertise that preserves the important thing parts of the unique sport.

In line with a press launch saying the sport, Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will retain most of the options which have made the unique sport successful, together with the story-driven content material and fight, together with non-combat methods like crafting, gathering, and mini-games. The cell model will even characteristic low-pressure minigames resembling fishing, Chocobo racing, and the Triple Triad card sport.

Naoki Yoshida, the producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV, famous that the cell model will function a “sister” to the unique sport, recreating the story and fight mechanics on cell units.

“It has been 11 years since FFXIV 2.0: A Realm Reborn launched, and this new cell sport might be a sister to FFXIV, aiming to recreate the grandeur of the unique’s story and fight mechanics on cell units,” Yoshida defined. “Non-combat options, resembling Disciples of the Land and Hand, will even be faithfully carried out and we sit up for rising alongside the passionate FFXIV neighborhood.”

To guarantee a high-quality expertise on cell, Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will characteristic visuals optimized for smaller screens, whereas retaining the detailed artwork and design that characterizes the unique sport. Sq. Enix says the cell sport will embrace dynamic climate methods with over 600 climate patterns, and the visuals might be tailored to keep up the extent of element discovered within the unique FFXIV, from character fashions to environmental designs.

The social elements of Final Fantasy XIV will even be preserved within the cell model. The sport will provide a low-pressure surroundings for gamers to work together with others, specializing in significant, voluntary engagements. Whether or not it is becoming a member of a celebration for a dungeon or interacting with different gamers throughout informal actions, FFXIV Mobile goals to duplicate the community-driven expertise of the unique sport.

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will quickly be obtainable for playtesting in China, with a world launch scheduled for a later date, which Sq. Enix has not but shared publicly. Gamers can pre-register for the sport on the official website and obtain updates via numerous social media channels, together with Twitter, Fb, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.