A Realm Reborn, Again? Mobile Version of Final Fantasy XIV In the Works

Many Warriors of Light were abuzz at the news that dropped earlier this week: a mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV is currently in production. Built by Lightspeed Studios, this is an officially licensed game from Square Enix.

What we know thus far:

• It's a sister game to the PC & console version, and will feature the story of A Realm Reborn.
• It includes multiplayer battles that have been optimized for mobile controls.
• It is not a gacha game.

This former player of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (may the global version rest in peace) is not surprised by that last item; I longed for Final Fantasy XIV units in that game but the rumor was that Naoki Yoshida, XIV's producer, did not like gacha games and would not approve much use of his game's materials in the mobile gacha games.

What remains to be seen is just how Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will monetize. The game will be free to play, so many fans are speculating that there will be a glamour cash shop much like its big sister has. According to FandomWire, Yoshida's goal is to create a sustainable, long-running game rather than a quick cash grab.

Fans can sign up for an email list to obtain the latest news about the new game at the official Final Fantasy XIV Mobile website.

Here's the official teaser trailer for your enjoyment:



Source: FandomWire, Official Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Site