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Square Enix Announces Mobile Version of 'Final Fantasy XIV'

The mobile adaptation will launch with limited features and jobs, raising questions about its impact on the franchise.

  • Square Enix has revealed a mobile version of its popular MMO 'Final Fantasy XIV,' developed by Tencent's Lightspeed Studios.
  • The mobile game will initially include nine jobs and all crafting and gathering classes, mirroring the content of the original 'A Realm Reborn' version of the game.
  • Playtests will begin in China before a broader release, with no confirmed timeline for its global launch.
  • Concerns have been raised about potential microtransactions, performance disparities, and the risk of dividing the game's community.
  • Fans are divided, with some excited about the accessibility of a mobile version and others worried about its potential to dilute the franchise's legacy.
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