Square Enix and Tencent Reportedly Developing FFXIV Mobile GameIt's Largely Unconfirmed

Niko Partners, a videogame market research firm, recently published a report detailing a list of games approved and slated for release in China. According to the report, 15 videogames were approved by China’s National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) for import and domestic release in the country. Among the approved titles is a mobile version of Square Enix's MMO, Final Fantasy XIV, which Tencent is reportedly creating. Besides this, a mobile and PC Rainbow Six is anticipated, along with two Marvel IP-based games (Marvel Snap and Marvel Rivals), and a mobile game based on Dynasty Warriors 8.

Last month, reports emerged suggesting that Tencent has been working on a mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV, although neither Tencent nor Square Enix have publicized such efforts.

The Final Fantasy XIV mobile game is "expected to be a standalone MMORPG distinct from the PC game," according to Niko Partners' Daniel Ahmad on his Twitter (X) on August 3, although he noted this information stemmed from "largely industry speculation" and hasn't been officially verified.