Square Enix’s Naoki Yoshida, the creative mind behind both Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy XIV, has sparked excitement with hints of a potential port of the beloved MMORPG to Nintendo Switch platforms. During a special in-game New Year event on Japanese servers, Yoshida’s tantalizing words, “Please look forward to it,” have led fans to anticipate significant developments in bringing the game to Nintendo’s console.
Final Fantasy XIV’s Journey to Nintendo Switch
Yoshida first floated the idea of a Switch port back in June 2024, opening up possibilities for the future. As we find ourselves in 2026, anticipation is building for an official announcement. In a Gamescom 2025 interview, Yoshida elaborated on the advantages this port would offer to both dedicated players and newcomers to the series.
For those already immersed in Final Fantasy XIV, a Switch 2 version could offer new ways to enjoy the game. Players might continue raiding on their PCs while using the Switch 2 for more relaxing endeavors, such as gathering and crafting. Introducing the younger generation to the MMORPG genre via Switch 2 is also an exciting prospect.
Switching Platforms and Expanding Horizons
Although Yoshida’s New Year message referenced the Switch generally, the more powerful Switch 2 seems a more likely candidate for the game’s release. Final Fantasy XIV initially debuted on the PlayStation 3, capable of running on the original Switch, though newer expansions demand more robust hardware. Recent updates to the game include patch 7.4, featuring new Main Scenario Quests, a dungeon, a Trial, the Heavyweight Raid Tier for the Arcadion series, enhancements to the Glamour System, and a new Frontline map.
In China, players enjoy Final Fantasy XIV on the go through the mobile adaptation, Final Fantasy XIV: Crystal World. Released by Tencent’s LightSpeed Studios on June 19, 2025, a global launch date remains under wraps.
Speculation grows around Final Fantasy XIV’s potential move to Nintendo Switch platforms, stirring excitement for fans and newcomers alike.