Square Enix has shared more details regarding the recently announced Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, revealing that the game will begin following the storyline of Final Fantasy XIV Online: Realm Reborn, rather than that of the original Final Fantasy XIV Online, which was eventually replaced by A Realm Reborn after a disastrous initial launch.
A Realm Reborn was Square Enix’s attempt to right the wrongs of the game’s troubled beginnings, and was generally well-received, so it’s not too surprising that the game’s creators are starting there. Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida says he hopes the mobile game will catch the attention of new players.
“We’ve poured a lot of love and care into bringing Final Fantasy XIV to mobile, ensuring that the heart of the game remains intact, while also making it accessible for a wider audience,” Yoshida recently shared (via IGN). “Whether you’re embarking on a grand adventure or joining forces with friends for an epic raid, A Realm Reborn on mobile delivers a true Final Fantasy experience that you can take anywhere.”