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.