I don't blame you for not remembering, but all the way back in 2024, Final Fantasy 14 Mobile was being rolled out in China. Later that year, it was announced to the Final Fantasy 14 community at large, and director Naoki Yoshida billed it as a new way to experience the story and a "sister title" to the main Final Fantasy 14 that would be developed independently.
Bold promises were flung around regarding content updates, and for a while, the game was getting new additions like hairstyles and mounts that, admittedly, made my regular FF14 playing self a little jealous. However, fast-forward a little over a year after the game's proper release in China, and it seems like Square Enix may have abandoned the title entirely.
It's been reported a few times since it's official release in China that Final Fantasy 14 Mobile hasn't been doing too well. Not only was it packed with predatory monetization methods, but it was also reportedly unsuccessful in trying to part players with their cash. It's last major update was last November, and it's been radio silence ever since.
His storied career doesn't look to be ending any time soon.
It's been...
