The long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy XIV has seemingly been confirmed by the game's director, Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida. During his traditional New Year’s visit to the Japanese server Pandaemonium on January 1, 2026, Yoshi-P held a casual Q&A with players at Costa del Sol. When asked about a potential Nintendo version, he reportedly told fans to "please look forward to the Switch version," a phrase he often uses just before an official announcement.
While Yoshi-P has been discussing "positive talks" with Nintendo since late 2024, this direct interaction during the 2026 New Year celebration is the strongest evidence yet that the port is a "when," not an "if."
Key Takeaways from the Yoshi-P New Year Q&A
Beyond the Switch 2 bombshell, Yoshi-P teased several upcoming features and technical updates for the MMORPG as it moves into the post-Dawntrail era:
Beastmaster Job: Development is on track, with more details expected in the upcoming Live Letters.
Viera Customization: Viera players will finally gain access to the Cloud Strife hairstyle.
Motion Customization: The team is working on a new system for personalizing character animations.
Glamour Dresser Expansion: Plans are in place to increase glamour slots once the housing furnishing limit updates are complete.
Buff Limit Fixes: The team is working on technical solutions for the buff limit, particularly to help with "field operation" content.
Namazu Body Suit: An official Namazu-themed body suit item is in development. Yes, yes!
Current Event: Heavensturn 2026
If you’re logged in today, don’t forget that the Heavensturn seasonal event is now live!
Dates: December 31, 2025 – January 15, 2026.
Quest: "Seize the Neigh" (starting in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks).
Rewards: * Uma-no-unicolt Minion: A tiny, stylish unicorn companion.
Gilded Screen Furnishing: A lavish folding screen for your house or apartment.
Omikuji Fortunes: Test your luck for 2026 with new "Prosperity" lines that some fans believe hint at the 8.0 expansion.
What’s Next for Eorzea?
With Fan Festival 2026 dates already announced (Anaheim in April, Berlin in July, and Tokyo in October), we are officially entering the hype cycle for the next major expansion. Between the potential Switch 2 launch and the arrival of the Beastmaster job, 2026 is shaping up to be a massive year of growth for the game.
Are you planning on picking up the Switch 2 version for your crafting and gathering, or will you stick to your PC/PS5 for those high-level raids? Let us know in the comments!
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