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Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to end service in China on September 30, 2026, global version cancelled
Nova Crystallis • • technology
Key Points:
- Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will end its service in China on September 30, 2026, due to changes in business operations and market conditions, as announced by developer LightSpeed Studios (Tencent Games).
- The licensing agreement between LightSpeed Studios and Square Enix has been terminated following an amicable negotiation, leading to the cancellation of the planned global version of the game.
- Effective immediately, the game has stopped new user registrations and in-game microtransactions, with forums and customer support services ending on October 15, 2026.
- The mobile version, launched in China last year, featured a reworked interface and systems tailored for mobile play, operating on a separate online environment from the versions available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.
- The game was free-to-play without a subscription but included monetized features through microtransactions.
