Final Fantasy 14 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, according to player reports from a recent conversation with game director Yoshi-P. The developer has previously been known to stop by for casual chats with the community in-game during the New Year holiday, and did so again to celebrate 2026 in Final Fantasy 14.
Final Fantasy 14 is beginning its build-up to the release of its next expansion following Dawntrail. The game has gone through a bit of a rough patch, with reception to Dawntrail being mixed among fans, repeated DDoS attacks, and delays to promised updates. However, players are hopeful that the game is moving in the right direction.
Yoshi-P Discusses Final Fantasy 14 Ending PS4 Support
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida, aka Yoshi-P, talks about the game on PS4, and explains that support for the console will ultimately end.
Yoshi-P Swings By To Chat About the Game
According to player reports from Japanese server Pandaemonium, Yoshi-P’s character logged in and visited Costa Del Sol to answer some questions, as the new year had already begun in Japan. Players were allowed to ask questions, and he chose a handful to respond to, confirming some interesting things about what’s up next for the game. However, when asked if the Switch version of Final Fantasy 14 would be released, he simply responded, “Please look forward to the Switch version,” seemingly confirming it’s happening.
A Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 14 has been discussed and rumored for some time, but nothing official had been confirmed prior to this. In 2024, Yoshi-P suggested that a version of Final Fantasy 14 on the Switch 2 might be possible, and in 2025, he revealed that Switch 2 owners could be getting good news in the future. He was quoted as saying, “We are putting in our best efforts to ensure that this happens,” but asked for more time. Judging by the new message from the developer, it seems that the port has now been confirmed.
At the moment, players seem to be having mixed reactions to the news that the MMORPG could be put on the Switch 2. Some have expressed concerns that being tethered to a console generation could lead to difficulties in supporting and upgrading the game in the future, as has been the case in the past with some titles, including Final Fantasy 11 and Final Fantasy 14. However, many have expressed excitement at being able to play the game on the go on a portable device like the Switch 2. Although Final Fantasy 14 Mobile now exists, it’s currently not available in the west. Additionally, while it’s possible to play Final Fantasy 14 on a Steam Deck, it’s highly likely that more gamers own a Switch 2, given its explosive popularity since entering the market.
What Else is Coming to Final Fantasy 14?
While the Switch news is exciting, it’s not the only thing that Yoshi-P discussed. Yoshi-P teased a lot of features that are being worked on, like customization options for character animations. Viera players will gain access to the existing Cloud hairstyle, an increase in glamour slots will be added following the housing update, and details on the upcoming Beastmaster job will be discussed in the next Live Letter. Further, the team is considering updating the dye system, potentially making updates to character creation, and the buff limit may be increased. However, all of this is potentially subject to change, especially since it hasn’t come by way of an official statement via normal Square Enix and Final Fantasy 14 channels.
In the meantime, players can check out the Heavensturn event, which began earlier on December 31 in-game. Final Fantasy 14 players can participate in a small questline to unlock a new minion and a furniture item for their in-game homes, apartments, or Free Companies. The event runs until January 15, 2026, however, so there’s no need to rush.
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August 27, 2013
- ESRB
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T for Teen – Language, Mild Blood, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- Engine
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Originally the Crystal Tools engine, but currently it’s a custom engine using parts of the Luminous Engine.
Source: Livedoor
