Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Shutting Down in China on September 30, Global Release Also Canceled
- ⚡Xe⚡
- 3 hours ago
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Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will shut down in China on September 30, Square Enix and Tencent announced on July 17.
The game launched in China in June 2025 as an early release ahead of a planned global rollout. However, both companies have now agreed to terminate the licensing agreement for the mobile title, citing a review of its operations and changes in the market environment.
With the licensing agreement ending, the previously planned global release of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile is also off the table.
In-game purchases and new user registrations have already been suspended, while the Chinese service will end on September 30. The game's forums and dedicated customer support will close on October 15.
Dear Adventurers,
Thank you for your support for FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE (Chinese Edition) as always.
On the launch day of FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE (Chinese Edition) in the Chinese mainland, we said, "Resonate with the Light, and blaze as one," and promised that the adventure had just begun. Over this time, it is you who have truly brought "Mobile Eorzea" to life. Every suggestion you shared on gameplay, experiences, and features guided us to build the game world. Seasoned Warriors of Light stepped up as mentors, walking newcomers through the confusion of their first steps into Eorzea. And countless mornings and nights spent fighting side by side came together to form the vast, warm community we once envisioned together. To have resonated with all of you adventurers on this journey has been the greatest fortune of this world we built together, and a memory we will always treasure.
Today, however, we must regretfully share an important announcement. Due to adjustments in business operations and changes in the market environment, Tencent and Square Enix have, through amicable negotiation, decided to terminate the licensing agreement for FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE (Chinese Edition). We are sorry to announce that we will officially stop the game operation for FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE (Chinese Edition) in the Chinese mainland at 11:00 (UTC+8) on September 30, 2026.
To everyone who has journeyed with us until now, we sincerely apologize that we must end this service without being able to fully live up to your expectations. At the same time, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have supported us along the way. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of our hearts. To everyone who has been looking forward to the global version, we also offer our sincere apologies for being unable to meet your expectations.
Service Termination Schedule
18:00 (UTC+8), July 17, 2026 — In-game top-ups and new user registrations will be suspended.
11:00 (UTC+8), September 30, 2026 — Game operations will officially cease. The game servers and the official website will be shut down, and players will no longer be able to log in.
11:00 (UTC+8), October 15, 2026 — The forums and dedicated customer support will be closed.
Except as otherwise required by laws and regulations, or otherwise agreed in the agreement between Tencent and users, we will delete the account data, character information, and other related data of players who registered and played in the Chinese mainland, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law after the game servers are shut down.
There are 76 days remaining until the service ends. To accompany everyone through this final journey in FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE (Chinese Edition), our team will do our best. Thank you again for your support.
FINAL FANTASY XIV MOBILE (Chinese Edition) Operations Team
July 17, 2026
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