Summary
As theFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilebeta continues, a new trailer showcased how overworld gameplay and combat would compare to the PC and console versions. The latestFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilebeta video also gave prospective players a preview of how some eight-player Trial and Raid mechanics would be translated to touchscreen devices.
The ongoing beta test ofFinal Fantasy 14 Mobileis exclusive to mainland China. Once the beta concludes, Square Enix and developer Lightspeed Studios will releaseFinal Fantasy 14 Mobileglobally on supported devices. Compared to the current PC and console releases ofFinal Fantasy 14, themobile version will take things back toA Realm Reborn, as only the story and Jobs present at the game’s 2013 relaunch will be available. Square Enix stated that content from ensuing expansions, such asHeavenswardandStormblood, may be added toFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilein future updates, pending player feedback.
While the content of theFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilebeta is subject to change between now and its release, players can now see how the game will handle various parts of gameplay. A YouTube video from theFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilebeta that was originally shared on Weibo showed how shifting from overworld exploration to combat would work. The video corroboratedsome leakedFinal Fantasy 14Mobile screenshotswhich showed different facets of the UI, such as inventory and Job abilities. Upon engaging in a Full Active Time Event (FATE) in Upper La Noscea, the camera angle and menu quickly shifted to show additional buttons and gauges, which may indicate that the interface can change depending on the situation. The video also shared how ground and flying mounds will be controlled, with flying mounts able to ascend and descend using a contextual button on the right side.
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Beta Montage Shows Mounts, Overworld UI Changes, And Combat
The second half of the montage gaveFinal Fantasy 14fans a glimpse of how the Extreme Trial battle against Titan will look inFF14 Mobile. Adding to apreviousFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilecombat trailer, new footage from the fight against Titan showed that some role actions could be accessed by tapping the role icon on the bottom right, and then moving a thumb in a cardinal direction. Examples of Tank role actions thatFinal Fantasy 14 Mobileplayers can use include Arm’s Length, Provoke, and Rampart.
Though questions remain about the game’s monetization model, Square Enix assured players thatFinal Fantasy 14 Mobilewould not have a gacha system. What changes will be made between the beta and the full launch ofFinal Fantasy 14 Mobileremains to be seen.
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile
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