Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Shuts Down Permanently
Square Enix and Tencent ended their licensing deal, shutting down Final Fantasy XIV Mobile on September 30, 2026. The game was only available in mainland China.
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile has officially shut down. Square Enix and Tencent terminated the licensing agreement for the game through amicable negotiation, and the shutdown took effect on September 30, 2026. Servers and the official website are now offline, and players can no longer log in.
The closure was preceded by a phased wind-down. In-game top-ups and new user registrations were suspended on July 17, 2026. The forums and dedicated customer support will close on October 15, 2026.
Final Fantasy XIV Mobile had only been available in mainland China and never received a global release. The shutdown marks the end of the game's operations permanently.
Final Fantasy XIV originally launched in 2010 and has become one of the most successful MMORPGs of all time. Its most recent expansion, Dawntrail, was not received as well as previous entries. The next expansion, Evercold, is set to launch in January 2027, and the game welcomed its Nintendo Switch 2 version in August 2026.
Quick answers
When did Final Fantasy XIV Mobile shut down?
The game shut down on September 30, 2026.
Why did Final Fantasy XIV Mobile shut down?
Square Enix and Tencent terminated the licensing agreement through amicable negotiation.
Was Final Fantasy XIV Mobile available worldwide?
No, it was only available in mainland China and never received a global release.