Final Fantasy XIV gives the lowdown on new mobile details in interview with director Naoki Yoshida

Final Fantasy XIV Mobile: Director Yoshida Spills the Beans on the Upcoming Port

The announcement of Final Fantasy XIV's mobile adaptation sent shockwaves of excitement through the fanbase. To satisfy eager players, a new interview with producer and director Naoki Yoshida has been released, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming mobile port.

Yoshida, a name synonymous with FFXIV's remarkable resurgence after a troubled launch, needs little introduction to long-time fans. While the game's revival was undoubtedly a team effort, Yoshida's expertise and tenure at Square Enix played a crucial role in transforming FFXIV into the successful MMORPG it is today.

A surprising revelation from the interview is that the idea of a mobile version was considered much earlier than many realized, only to be initially deemed infeasible. However, discussions with Lightspeed Studios led to a breakthrough, demonstrating the possibility of a faithful mobile translation of Final Fantasy XIV.

A New Chapter for Eorzea

Final Fantasy XIV's journey from a cautionary tale of franchise adaptation to a genre-defining MMORPG is remarkable. Its impending mobile arrival has understandably generated immense anticipation, with many eager to explore Eorzea on the go.

While it's confirmed that the mobile version won't be a direct, identical port, it's intended as a "sister title," rather than a perfect mirror of the main game. Nevertheless, the prospect of experiencing FFXIV's world on mobile devices is a highly anticipated event for players.