Ultimate Fantasy XIV, the long-running well-liked MMORPG from Sq. Enix, is coming to cell platforms, the writer introduced Wednesday. The cell model of the sport will probably be developed by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, that beforehand labored on PUBG Cell. Ultimate Fantasy XIV Cell will function trustworthy recreation of the unique sport’s gameplay and story expertise, Sq. Enix stated in its announcement. The sport will first launch in China, earlier than releasing Globally.
Ultimate Fantasy XIV Cell Introduced
“I am excited to announce the event of FFXIV Cell. That is our newest MMORPG title, particularly tailor-made for the cell platform,” Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line producer and director, Naoki Yoshida, stated within the reveal trailer for the upcoming cell title.
The trade legend, popularly often called Yoshi-P, stated that Lightspeed Studios was working to faithfully recreate the story duties, battle content material and different features of the unique sport. “I hope each present FFXIV gamers and those that are eager about exploring its story will look ahead to what’s coming subsequent,” he stated.
The Ultimate Fantasy XIV Cell teaser showcased characters, fight and the world of Eorzea. The cell model may even retain way of life content material, like fishing, Triple Triad, and chocobo racing, from the primary sport, Sq. Enix stated in its announcement.
“It has been 11 years since FFXIV 2.0: A Realm Reborn launched, and this new cell sport will probably be a sister to FFXIV, aiming to recreate the grandeur of the unique’s story and fight mechanics on cell gadgets,” Yoshida stated within the announcement. “Non-combat options, reminiscent of Disciples of the Land and Hand, may even be faithfully carried out and we look ahead to rising alongside the passionate FFXIV neighborhood.”
In a Q&A video shared with IGN following the FFXIV Cell’s announcement, Yoshida stated the sport could be absolutely free-to-play and encourage long-term participant engagement. “Our aim is to make sure that gamers can get pleasure from Ultimate Fantasy XIV for a very long time whereas producing a small and sustainable income permitting as many individuals as attainable to play the sport. So, there is no want to fret an excessive amount of — simply dive in and benefit from the sport,” the producer informed IGN.
Yoshida stated Sq. Enix had reservations about adapting core features like monetization and gameplay within the extra accessible cell format and shared “difficult suggestions” with Lightspeed Studios.
Sq. Enix stated FFXIV Cell will function visible components like intricate climate and time-of-day techniques which supply over 600 completely different climate patterns throughout varied landscapes, and detailed participant character and tools designs from the unique sport.
Ultimate Fantasy XIV Cell is being developed by PUBG Cell co-developer Lightspeed Studios. The sport does not but have a launch date, however Sq. Enix confirmed that it could quickly be obtainable to demo via a number of play exams in China, adopted by a world launch quickly after.
Ultimate Fantasy XIV On-line first launched on PC and PS3 in 2013 and is at the moment obtainable on Mac, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Collection S/X. The MMO title has over 30 million registered gamers.
