Key Takeaways
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- Final Fantasy XIV discussions with Nintendo are actively progressing and there is hope for an announcement about its release on the Nintendo Switch 2 soon.
- Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy XIV, aims to make both Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI accessible to as many players as possible, including on the new platform.
- The development team is working diligently to facilitate a port of Final Fantasy XIV to the Nintendo Switch 2 without causing any media drama.
- If released on the Nintendo Switch 2, Final Fantasy XIV could potentially offer a hybrid playstyle, allowing players to experience the story on the console while using the PC version for advanced activities like raids.
Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2 in Active Discussion for Potential Release
Square Enix has hinted at several games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, including potential exclusives. However, Final Fantasy XIV is not yet confirmed for the new platform. Despite this, discussions are actively underway to bring the MMORPG to the console. Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy XIV, confirmed that talks with Nintendo are progressing positively and expressed hope for an announcement soon. He stated his goal is to make both Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI accessible to as many players as possible. Yoshida indicated that the development team is diligently working to facilitate this port without any “media drama,” viewing it as a significant opportunity for the MMO genre’s expansion on the Switch 2. He also suggested a potential hybrid playstyle, where players could experience the story on this platform while utilizing the PC version for raids and other advanced activities. A key motivation for Yoshida is the potential to attract new players to the MMO genre through a release on the new hardware. Should Final Fantasy XIV indeed arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2, it would be a transformative addition for the platform’s MMO community.
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Official Name | Final Fantasy XIV Online |
Brief Summary | Eorzea. A land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes.
Seeking control of this realm and its abundant crystal resources, the Garlean Empire sends forth a massive host on a campaign to conquer its southern neighbour. Driven by madness, the commander of the invading forces silently plots to tear the moon from the heavens and hurl it down upon the land. The people of the realm soon learn of this foul scheme and join their hands in prayer in an eleventh-hour attempt to entreat the aid of the gods, only to see their endeavours fail. From within the moon emerges Bahamut, an ancient terror seething with rage fuelled by countless generations of imprisonment. Sensing the tug of fate, a powerful magus channels the last of his strength to send Eorzea’s heroes in to a temporal rift. There they wait, untouched by the flames of destruction, until they are needed again. Those heroes are you, and the hour of awakening is now. Come and witness… A Realm Reborn. Take part in an epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Final Fantasy XIV Online is the 2013 relaunch of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes the wonder of the FF legacy and expands it, allowing you to explore the realm of Eorzea like never before in a Final Fantasy game. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea. Adventure alone or join up with friends to undertake epic quests, battle familiar Final Fantasy monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting! Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea! |
Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox Series X|S, Mac |
Released | August 27, 2013 |
Genre | Role-playing (RPG) |
Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) |
Content Rating | T |
Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
Genre | Square Enix, Square Enix Product Development Division 3 |
Genre | Square Enix |
Ratings | 83/100 (224 reviews) |