FFXIV FOR THE NINTENDO SWITCH

[JunseiKei]

FFXIV requires an internet connection to play.

Unless I'm thoroughly mistaken, the Switch doesn't have an LTE chip (you'd need a SIM card and a mobile data subscription to use it).

Considering Pokémon and its features requiring internet in some form, I doubt the Switch will lack it. That would be a step backwards. O_o Plus, how would the Nintendo eShop even work anymore?

[Jpec07]

Considering Pokémon and its features requiring internet in some form, I doubt the Switch will lack it. That would be a step backwards. O_o Plus, how would the Nintendo eShop even work anymore?

LTE != WiFi. LTE is cellular data. WiFi is a localized network access point.

Nintendo's systems have had WiFi since at least the 3DS/Wii, but all of their titles have been playable without an internet connection (meaning, you can take your 3DS on the bus and play Pokémon or Yokai Watch for the several hours it takes to get from LA to Vegas for the Fanfest). You would not be able to play FFXIV in this way on the Switch without some kind of WiFi, either provided by your mode of transport, or by your smartphone.

Taking the Switch on the go seems to be a big draw for Nintendo, so I doubt they'd want a title that requires a broadband internet connection to even load.

[JunseiKei]

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O. You have taught me a thing this day and yeah, I could see where that would be a nail in the coffin. V_V

[Bladesinger]

O. You have taught me a thing this day and yeah, I could see where that would be a nail in the coffin. V_V

Keep in mind that this is a Hybrid console - one that does come with an ethernet connection on the back of it and will utilize a dock for home gaming - Not to sure about how the wireless is going to work honestly, but if this picture: http://imgur.com/a/s1w36 of a supposedly leaked DEV KIT and the info that's out there about it's wireless capability speaks the truth - I can see it possibly working.

Honestly tho - who would want to play FFXIV on the go outside of being on a plane?

[FinalWolf]

Will Nintendo even allow cross-play with Sony and PC?

[LadyCatastro]

Will Nintendo even allow cross-play with Sony and PC?

Nintendo would, Microsoft wont
Nintendo already has Dragon Quest MMO on WII U in japan and on PC i'm pretty sure. ((was going to be directed by yoshida himself before square put him on ffxiv))
Which the NA release of Dragon quest MMO ((Dragon quest X and XI)) was pushed back to be released on the Switch, so we already know mmo's will work just fine on it.

[Jkap_Goat]

I could see FFXI HD being put on this console because it's already going to be on mobile devices, but not ffxiv.

[Gumbercules]

I could see the switch being at the "minimum" strength for decent play of ff 14 without bottlenecking future changes to the game, but it wouldn't be future proof itself. Moreover there is the cross-play issue, and i don't see Nintendo playing nice on this one, least not in the near future. (could be wrong though :P) Overall though i am pretty hyped about the switch and if ff 14 makes its way into it all the better! =D

[ErdrickLoto]

I could see the switch being at the "minimum" strength for decent play of ff 14 without bottlenecking future changes to the game, but it wouldn't be future proof itself. Moreover there is the cross-play issue, and i don't see Nintendo playing nice on this one, least not in the near future. (could be wrong though :P) Overall though i am pretty hyped about the switch and if ff 14 makes its way into it all the better! =D

Nintendo's already playing nice with Dragon Quest X, which is cross-platform. Nintendo's online play policies don't seem like they'd be the problem - it's all on the Switch's performance.

[Jetstream_Fox]

As for a handheld, ya it's a good unit, and yes Dragon Quest X is going on to be released on Switch, but DQX =/= FF14. There is a better chance that Microsoft allows cross servers and ports 14 to the Xbox One S. Or maybe even throw it on to the Scorpio, but those are as iffy as thinking Switch will get 14.