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Yoshida Hints at Final Fantasy XIV on Switch, Tells Fans to 'Look Forward'

No announcement or release window has been set despite previously positive talks with Nintendo.

Overview

  • During a Jan. 1 in-game Q&A on Japanese servers, Naoki Yoshida reportedly answered a question about a Switch version by saying fans should “please look forward to it.”
  • The comment was shared through translations and social posts, including reporting relayed by Genki and sourced to Umadori0726 and Livedoor.
  • Yoshida said in an August 2025 interview that discussions with Nintendo had started and were positive, signaling interest in a potential port.
  • No platform specifics or timeline have been confirmed, and coverage suggests a likely focus on a next-generation Switch due to performance needs.
  • Porting the live-service MMO would entail substantial technical and account-integration work, even as a separate mobile iteration launched in China in 2025.