The world of gaming is buzzing with anticipation after Naoki Yoshida, the esteemed producer behind Final Fantasy XVI and the director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV, hinted at something exciting. During a New Year celebration on Japanese Final Fantasy XIV servers, Yoshida sparked the interest of fans by addressing the potential for a Nintendo Switch platform port. Although he didn’t confirm anything, his statement, “Please look forward to it,” has been interpreted as a promising development in the works.
Potential Arrival on Nintendo Switch 2
Yoshida has been speculating about a Switch port since June 2024, when he suggested it was still a distant prospect. Now, with the calendar flipped to 2026, the possibility feels closer than ever. At Gamescom 2025, he elaborated on the benefits of having Final Fantasy XIV on the Nintendo Switch 2. Existing players could seamlessly enjoy different aspects of the game between their PCs and the Switch 2, while new players might delve into the MMO genre through this device. Reports suggest positive talks with Nintendo, fueling hopes for exciting updates soon.
Speculations and Current Developments
While Yoshida mentioned the Switch more broadly in his New Year message, fans speculate that Final Fantasy XIV’s potential launch would target the Switch 2. The game’s origins on the PlayStation 3 lend credibility to the idea that it could run on the Switch, but the Switch 2 is the more likely candidate given the demands of recent expansions. Meanwhile, the game continues to evolve, with the recent patch 7.4 introducing new Main Scenario Quests, a dungeon, a Trial, a Raid Tier for the Arcadion series, a Glamour System Overhaul, and a new Frontline map.
For Chinese players, Final Fantasy XIV: Crystal World, developed by Tencent’s LightSpeed Studios, offers a mobile version released in China on June 19, 2025. A global launch date is still under wraps, leaving international fans eager for their turn.