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| − | '''''Final Fantasy XI R''''', formerly known as '''''Final Fantasy XI mobile''''' or '''''Final Fantasy XI Reboot''''', is an unreleased mobile remake of ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'', originally released for the [[PlayStation 2]] in 2002. The mobile game was announced in March 2015 as a part of the [[Vana'diel Project]]. The game was being developed by Korean company [[Nexon]]. Originally slated for a 2016 release, the game received little to no development updates until reports in late 2020 claimed |
+ | '''''Final Fantasy XI R''''', formerly known as '''''Final Fantasy XI mobile''''' or '''''Final Fantasy XI Reboot''''', is an unreleased mobile remake of ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'', originally released for the [[PlayStation 2]] in 2002. The mobile game was announced in March 2015 as a part of the [[Vana'diel Project]]. The game was being developed by Korean company [[Nexon]]. Originally slated for a 2016 release, the game received little to no development updates until reports in late 2020 claimed its cancellation, though no official confirmation has been published. |
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Final Fantasy XI R, formerly known as Final Fantasy XI mobile or Final Fantasy XI Reboot, is an unreleased mobile remake of Final Fantasy XI, originally released for the PlayStation 2 in 2002. The mobile game was announced in March 2015 as a part of the Vana'diel Project. The game was being developed by Korean company Nexon. Originally slated for a 2016 release, the game received little to no development updates until reports in late 2020 claimed its cancellation, though no official confirmation has been published.
Development
On March 19, 2015, Square Enix announced a full fledged Final Fantasy XI experience on a native mobile app as part of the Vana'diel Project, which included Rhapsodies of Vana'diel, intended to be the last major revision to the game, and Final Fantasy Grandmasters, another mobile game. The project was to be led by Nexon, a Korean mobile game developer, and touted touch-based interface and upgrades to systems such as Parties and Skillchains. The project was to release sometime in 2016.[1][2][3]
On April 27, 2016, Nexon unveiled the first screenshots of the mobile game, titled Final Fantasy XI Reboot, at the Nexon Developer Conference, featuring what appeared to be a redesigned Windurst and Sarutabaruta. It was revealed that the game would run on Unreal Engine 4.[4]
Although little official news were released for the game since NDC 2016, Nexon continued to actively hire for roles relating to the development of the game through their careers portal.[5]
An interview dated November 12, 2017 with Naoki Yoshida stated the game was still under development and that they were working on the battle system.[6]
In May 2018, Nexon continued to list the game, now under the simple title Final Fantasy XI mobile, in its financial reports, claiming the game was still under development.[7] During 2018, development of the game moved to an internal studio at Nexon, named Nexon One Studio, with the game's direction drastically changing to a trading card RPG focus under director Sim Gi Hoon, with internal estimates pegging the game for a 2019 release. [8][9]
A letter to Nexon's shareholders released on 25 March 2019 briefly mentioned the game as still being under development, stating that the company's partnership with Square Enix has been difficult but fruitful.[citation needed] During this period, the game appeared in Nexon's company roadmap under the new title Final Fantasy XI R.[10]
In early 2020, the developers of Final Fantasy XI were asked about the title but were unable to comment on it.[11] In mid-2020, screenshots from in-development versions of the game came to light from the portfolio of a development member but were quickly taken down by Nexon.[12]
In December 2020, Korean financial news network MTN announced in an exclusive report that the project had been cancelled, with staff previously working on the game being reassigned to other Nexon projects. The report claimed developmental difficulties and drastic internal directional shake-ups paired with communication issues with Square Enix that were exacerbated with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Square Enix refused to comment on the state of the project.[8] [9]
Gallery
References
- ↑ Akihiko Matsui (n.d.) . Announcing the Vana’diel Project. PlayOnline.com. Accessed 08 January 2021. Archived from the original on 09 September 2015.
- ↑ Gildrein (n.d.) . Vana’diel Project » Conference Digest. Square Enix Forum. Accessed 08 January 2021. Archived from the original on 21 March 2015.
- ↑ Andrew Copeland (n.d.) . Interview With Akihiko Matsui On The Vana’diel Project. Gamer Escape. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.
- ↑ Sato (n.d.) . Here’s The Latest Look At The Final Fantasy XI Reboot For Smartphone. Siliconera. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.
- ↑ (n.d.) . 넥슨 채용사이트. Accessed 08 January 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2018.
- ↑ Final Fantasy Union [@UCJUSr7xT6mgyz0Xj2rMD5CA] (n.d.) . An Interview With Naoki Yoshida: We Talk FFXIV Jobs, Patch 4.3 Raids + FFXI Mobile! [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ Robert Chen (n.d.) . Nexon – First quarter financial results for 2018 reveals upcoming new games. MMO Culture. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Seo Jeong Geun (n.d.) . [단독]넥슨 '파이널판타지11 모바일' 개발 중단...관련 인력 재배치. MTN. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Andrew Copeland (n.d.) . Final Fantasy XI Mobile Cancelled. Gamer Escape. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.
- ↑ NEXONIR (n.d.) . Q4 2019 Investor Presentation. SlideShare. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.
- ↑ Andrew Copeland (n.d.) . 11 Questions for the Final Fantasy XI Dev Team. Gamer Escape. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.
- ↑ Andrew Copeland (n.d.) . Possible FFXIR Images Discovered. Gamer Escape. Archived from the original on 08 January 2021.