On June 19th, Square Enix's legendary MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV achieved a significant milestone with the official launch of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile in China. This mobile adaptation brings the rich world of Eorzea to smartphones, featuring the complete A Realm Reborn storyline along with five playable races and nine distinct combat classes.

The project was first unveiled in November 2024 through a surprise social media announcement by Naoki Yoshida, the game's director and producer. Following months of development collaboration between Square Enix and LightSpeed Studios, the mobile version introduces a simplified combat system specifically designed for touchscreen devices, while retaining classic Final Fantasy jobs like Warrior, Dragoon, and Bard.

After extensive closed beta testing in China, the game has officially launched as a free-to-play title, though currently limited to the Chinese market according to RPGSite's report. The monetization strategy has sparked discussions among players, with cosmetic items such as character dyes, mounts, and Fantasia race-change potions available through microtransactions.

To run Final Fantasy XIV Mobile smoothly, devices need at least 20GB storage space and 3.5GB RAM - specifications that modern smartphones like the iPhone 16 can easily meet. The initial release includes content from A Realm Reborn, with potential future updates possibly adding expansion content from Heavensward and Stormblood.

Players worldwide may get more information about potential global release plans during the upcoming 87th Letter From the Producer LIVE broadcast scheduled for June 20th, where Yoshida will discuss Patch 7.3 and address community feedback.