Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in August, and Square Enix has confirmed native keyboard and mouse support for the port.
The long-running MMORPG, developed and operated by Square Enix under director and producer Naoki Yoshida, will include compatibility with the platform's Joy-Con 2 input as part of its control options.
Square Enix also announced a one-month early access window for the Switch 2 launch.
Background and context
Final Fantasy XIV relaunched as A Realm Reborn in 2013 under Naoki Yoshida's leadership, transforming the title into one of the industry's most successful MMORPGs with multiple major expansions since.
The forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version represents Square Enix's continued effort to broaden platform availability for the game while preserving the core online and community features that define its experience.
What Yoshida said about controls and hardware
During a recent press interview, Naoki Yoshida confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 release will offer keyboard and mouse controls and noted that the system's Joy-Con 2 can be used for mouse input.
He explained that while the Switch 2 version will support controller play, players will also be able to connect a keyboard and mouse for TV mode.
Yoshida added that he personally intends to use a controller for difficult raid content and expects the QA team to validate mouse input for more demanding encounters.
Launch details and technical notes
Square Enix has scheduled the Nintendo Switch 2 release for August and outlined an early access period beginning one month before the public launch.
The company has also shared technical information about the Switch 2 version's performance targets and control options ahead of release, highlighting both handheld and docked play modes.
More specific frame rate targets and resolution details were provided by Square Enix in follow-up communications.
What this means for players
For Final Fantasy XIV players on Nintendo Switch 2, built-in keyboard and mouse support expands input flexibility, allowing players to switch between handheld play and a more traditional PC-like control setup when docked.
The official Switch 2 port aims to retain accessibility for both controller and keyboard-and-mouse users, while Square Enix continues to prepare the game for launch and the early access window.
Developers and platform relevance
This announcement further demonstrates Square Enix's commitment to multi-platform releases and ongoing support for Final Fantasy XIV.
With Naoki Yoshida still at the helm, the title's move to Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the platform's growing role among mainstream console options for live-service MMORPGs.
The long-running MMORPG, developed and operated by Square Enix under director and producer Naoki Yoshida, will include compatibility with the platform's Joy-Con 2 input as part of its control options.
Square Enix also announced a one-month early access window for the Switch 2 launch.
Background and context
Final Fantasy XIV relaunched as A Realm Reborn in 2013 under Naoki Yoshida's leadership, transforming the title into one of the industry's most successful MMORPGs with multiple major expansions since.
The forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version represents Square Enix's continued effort to broaden platform availability for the game while preserving the core online and community features that define its experience.
What Yoshida said about controls and hardware
During a recent press interview, Naoki Yoshida confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 release will offer keyboard and mouse controls and noted that the system's Joy-Con 2 can be used for mouse input.
He explained that while the Switch 2 version will support controller play, players will also be able to connect a keyboard and mouse for TV mode.
Yoshida added that he personally intends to use a controller for difficult raid content and expects the QA team to validate mouse input for more demanding encounters.
Launch details and technical notes
Square Enix has scheduled the Nintendo Switch 2 release for August and outlined an early access period beginning one month before the public launch.
The company has also shared technical information about the Switch 2 version's performance targets and control options ahead of release, highlighting both handheld and docked play modes.
More specific frame rate targets and resolution details were provided by Square Enix in follow-up communications.
What this means for players
For Final Fantasy XIV players on Nintendo Switch 2, built-in keyboard and mouse support expands input flexibility, allowing players to switch between handheld play and a more traditional PC-like control setup when docked.
The official Switch 2 port aims to retain accessibility for both controller and keyboard-and-mouse users, while Square Enix continues to prepare the game for launch and the early access window.
Developers and platform relevance
This announcement further demonstrates Square Enix's commitment to multi-platform releases and ongoing support for Final Fantasy XIV.
With Naoki Yoshida still at the helm, the title's move to Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the platform's growing role among mainstream console options for live-service MMORPGs.