Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to end service on September 30 in China, global version canceled
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is slated for a permanent shutdown in China this September, with plans for a global release officially scrapped.
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Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will cease operations in China on September 30. The developer has also canceled all plans for the title's global launch. Concurrent reports indicate that Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is also scheduled for closure in October 2026.
Coverage from outlets including Gematsu, Siliconera, and Massively Overpowered emphasizes the termination of both the Chinese service and the anticipated international expansion. Reports also highlight the status of Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis as a Japan-only title that will become unplayable following its upcoming sunset date. Future developments will focus on the scheduled termination dates for these mobile titles.
Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact on other mobile gaming projects within the franchise or future accessibility for existing players.
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Quick answers
When will Final Fantasy XIV Mobile shut down?
The service is scheduled to end in China on September 30, 2026.
Is a global version of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile still coming?
No, coverage confirms that the global version of the game has been canceled.
Are there other Final Fantasy mobile games closing?
Yes, reports indicate that Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is scheduled to shut down in October 2026.
Coverage (10)
- Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Canceled and Shut Down Siliconera · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is shutting down in September, and it never even launched globally AltChar · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Shutting Down in China, Global Release Canceled MMORPG.com · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy 14 mobile is shutting down for good: Here’s when The News International · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy 14 Mobile officially unplayable soon for millions of gamers Polygon.com · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis shutting down October 2026 Notebookcheck · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy Game is Permanently Shutting Down on September 30 OpenCritic · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis shutting down means its Japan only, prequel phone game will remain unplayable Rock Paper Shotgun · 22h ago
- Tencent’s Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is sunsetting in China and the global version is now canceled Massively Overpowered · 22h ago
- Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to end service on September 30 in China, global version canceled Gematsu · 22h ago
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