Final Fantasy 14 Mobile Reveals New Gameplay Trailer with Updated Jobs and Abilities

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile has unveiled a new gameplay trailer, showcasing all nine playable jobs in the upcoming standalone MMO. While the game draws heavily from the original Final Fantasy 14 MMO, the trailer reveals new abilities, animations, and a streamlined mobile-friendly interface, signaling key differences from the PC and console versions.

A Mobile Standalone Adaptation

Unlike the cross-platform version of Final Fantasy 14 coming to Xbox, Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is a fully standalone title. It retains much of the original game’s jobs, stories, and activities, but adapts them for mobile devices with simplified mechanics and optimized UI elements.

The newly released trailer, originally shared on Weibo, provides the first look at the combat system and interface. Each of the nine jobs is presented with updated abilities and animations, designed for mobile play. The interface features 10 customizable buttons, including a prominent attack button capable of chaining combos. Radial menus are also incorporated to manage buffs and skills, while simplified versions of each job's gauge appear above the ability layout.

Unique Job Highlights in Final Fantasy 14 Mobile

The trailer spotlights some significant changes to each job, including new animations and abilities:

• Warrior: A repeated leaping Fell Cleave-style ability.
• Paladin: Updated attack animations and a leaping sword combo.
• Bard: Enhanced visual effects for songs and Pitch Perfect.
• Black Mage: Fresh spell effects and updated casting animations.
• Summoner: Uses the Endwalker reworked kit with a radial menu for summons.
• Monk: Introduces rapid punch combos, a powered-up Anatman mode, and a revamped Elixir Field showcasing energy blasts.
• Dragoon: Refined animations for Geirskogul, Battle Litany, and dives.
• Scholar: New spell effects with a radial menu for Aetherflow abilities.
• White Mage: Updated spell animations and a ranged version of Holy.

Differences and Gameplay Speculation

While the trailer showcases the new abilities, some elements leave fans curious. Unique moves like Monk’s rapid punches or Paladin’s leaping sword slash are not part of the original game. Additionally, many of these abilities are unlocked after level 60 in the original MMO, suggesting significant design changes for mobile.

Notably, the trailer doesn’t show characters moving during combat, raising questions about how battles will play out. Telegraphed AoEs and positional arrows suggest that movement may still be a part of combat mechanics, but fans will need to wait for more details to fully understand the gameplay.

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile: A Fresh Take on a Classic MMO

With its updated visuals and mechanics tailored for mobile devices, Final Fantasy 14 Mobile promises a fresh take on the beloved MMO experience. While the trailer has excited fans with its job-specific improvements, many are eagerly awaiting a deeper look into how battles and exploration will work in this mobile adaptation. For now, Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is shaping up to be a unique addition to the franchise.