Overview of Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Beta
- Experience the enhanced overworld gameplay and combat in the Final Fantasy 14 Mobile beta.
- Discover new gameplay features including UI modifications and touch input controls.
- Participate in Extreme Trials and witness mount riding and role-specific actions.
The Final Fantasy 14 Mobile beta is currently in progress, highlighting the transition from PC to mobile gameplay through a newly released trailer. This video offers a sneak peek at the game’s overworld exploration and combat mechanics, demonstrating how these elements will adapt to touchscreen environments.
Presently, the beta phase of Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is exclusive to mainland China. Upon its conclusion, Square Enix and developer Lightspeed Studios are set to launch the game globally across supported devices. Notably, the mobile rendition will return to the storyline and Job system from the original 2013 relaunch of A Realm Reborn, with plans to potentially introduce content from later expansions, such as Heavensward and Stormblood, based on player feedback.
While the beta’s contents may evolve before the final release, it provides insight into how gameplay mechanics will function. A recent video shared via Weibo elaborates on the transition between exploration and combat. This video corroborates leaks of earlier screenshots, revealing diverse user interface elements, including inventory management and Job ability settings. For example, during an encounter in Upper La Noscea, the interface adeptly adapted, shifting camera angles and interface menus in accordance with real-time gameplay dynamics. Additionally, it showcases the controls for both ground and flying mounts, indicating an intuitive contextual button for ascending and descending flying mounts.
Highlights from the Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Beta Montage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuQDzsWcO84
The second segment of the montage unveils thrilling glimpses of the Extreme Trial battle against Titan, further building on previous combat trailers. New footage illustrates how players can execute role-specific actions—such as Tank actions—by tapping the respective icon on the interface and moving their thumb in desired directions. Key actions available to Tank players include Arm’s Length, Provoke, and Rampart, essential for mastering the challenges ahead.
Questions linger regarding the game’s monetization strategy. However, Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will not implement a gacha system. As we look forward to the official launch, it remains to be seen what modifications will arise from the beta testing process.