Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Shutting Down and Global Release Canceled
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Square Enix and Tencent are shutting down Final Fantasy 14 Mobile after just over a year of service in China, and have completely canceled plans for a worldwide release.
The dream of taking Eorzea on the go is officially over. According to a recent report by Polygon, Tencent subsidiary LightSpeed Studios and Square Enix have mutually agreed to terminate their licensing agreement for Final Fantasy 14 Mobile. Service for the currently running Chinese version will end in the coming months, and all plans for a global release have been completely scrapped. The mobile adaptation will sunset just over a year after its initial June 2025 launch.
LightSpeed Studios has already halted new user registrations and disabled microtransactions, setting a final shutdown date of September 30, 2026. First revealed in 2024, the free-to-play project aimed to adapt the massive MMORPG experience for iOS and Android devices, successfully recreating the narrative and mechanics of A Realm Reborn with nine playable jobs at launch. This closure marks another high profile exit from the mobile live-service space for Square Enix, following closely behind the recent shutdown announcement for Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis.
While losing a portable version of such a massive game is disappointing for players who enjoy cross-platform accessibility, it highlights the ongoing challenges of translating complex, high-input PC and console MMO economies to mobile touchscreens. For core Warriors of Light, the main game remains as healthy as ever on PC and console, with the seventh expansion, Evercold, still slated for release next January. Developers will share more details on what is next at the Berlin Fan Fest later this month, ensuring the core community has plenty of content to look forward to despite the mobile setback.
Tags: Final Fantasy 14, Mobile Gaming, Square Enix, MMORPG, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon