FFXIV Mobile Gets Chinese Greenlight

Recent reports from Niko Partners, a leading video game market research firm, suggest a mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV is in development, a joint venture between Square Enix and Tencent. This follows earlier, unconfirmed reports of the collaboration. Let's delve into the details of this exciting potential project.

Square Enix and Tencent Team Up for Potential FFXIV Mobile Game

Confirmation Still Pending

Niko Partners' latest report details a list of games recently approved for release in China by the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA). Among these approvals, a mobile adaptation of Square Enix's acclaimed MMO, Final Fantasy XIV, developed by Tencent, stands out. Other notable titles on the list include mobile and PC versions of Rainbow Six, along with mobile games based on Marvel properties (Marvel Snap and Marvel Rivals) and Dynasty Warriors 8.

While whispers of a Tencent-developed FFXIV mobile game circulated last month, neither Square Enix nor Tencent has publicly acknowledged the project.

According to Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners, the FFXIV mobile game is anticipated to be a standalone MMORPG, distinct from the PC version. However, Ahmad emphasized that this information is primarily based on industry speculation and lacks official confirmation.

This potential partnership aligns with Square Enix's stated May strategy of aggressively pursuing multiplatform releases for its key franchises, including Final Fantasy. Given Tencent's dominance in the mobile gaming market, this collaboration would represent a significant step in Square Enix's expansion into broader gaming platforms.