ICYMI: Final Fantasy XIV on Switch 2 Supports Built-In Mouse and Keyboard Controls
- ⚡Xe⚡
- 8 minutes ago
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Follwing the reveal during the Fan Fest keynote, Final Fantasy XIV’s Nintendo Switch 2 version was discussed again in a roundtable Q&A interview with Naoki Yoshida.
The discussion confirmed that the Switch 2 version will support built-in mouse controls, with Yoshida answering “yes, it’s possible” when asked if they can be used across all areas of the game. The title is also expected to support full keyboard and mouse setups, consistent with other platforms.
Regarding demanding content, Yoshida has not personally used the built-in mouse controls in a Savage raid yet. He noted that the QA team is actively testing it, but said he would likely prefer using a controller for such content.
Yoshida also highlighted the flexibility of the Switch 2:
I’m sure you’re all aware that the Nintendo Switch 2 is a wonderful console [because] you can choose the way you want to play. If you put it in the [dock], you can play it on the TV and I think people who play the Savage raids might want to sit down for that content. I would imagine they’d hook up their mouse and keyboard and play it on the TV. You can also play it in handheld mode, so if you’re a gatherer or crafter, you can take the unit with you on the go and do some of the more casual things. With [our planned] shift from a daily cycle to a weekly cycle, you can choose what you want to focus on as you’re more free to choose which of the Switch 2’s modes to play in. I hope that players will choose which mode of play that suits them best.
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