A recent report from video game market research firm Niko Partners reveals a potential mobile adaptation of Final Fantasy XIV, a joint venture between Square Enix and Tencent. This report details games approved for release in China, and a mobile FFXIV title is among them. Let's delve into the details of this exciting, yet largely unconfirmed, project.
Square Enix and Tencent's Potential FFXIV Mobile Game
Confirmation Pending
Niko Partners' report highlights 15 games approved by China's National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA). Included in this list is a mobile version of Square Enix's renowned MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, reportedly under development by Tencent. Other notable titles on the list include a mobile and PC version of Rainbow Six, and several Marvel-based games.
While rumors of Tencent's involvement in a Final Fantasy XIV mobile game circulated last month, neither company has officially confirmed the project.
According to Niko Partners' analyst Daniel Ahmad's August 3rd X (formerly Twitter) post, the mobile FFXIV game is anticipated to be a standalone MMORPG, distinct from its PC counterpart. However, Mr. Ahmad emphasized that this information stems primarily from industry speculation and lacks official verification.
Given Tencent's significant presence in the mobile gaming market, this rumored collaboration aligns with Square Enix's recently announced strategy of aggressively pursuing multiplatform releases for its key franchises, including Final Fantasy. This was stated by Square Enix earlier in May.
