Final Fantasy XIV Online on Nintendo Switch 2 will support both mouse-and-keyboard play and Nintendo's Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, Square Enix has confirmed.
The announcement came during the game's recent reveal at Final Fantasy's Fan Festival, where director Naoki Yoshida (commonly known as Yoshi-P) detailed control and performance plans for the Switch 2 version.
Background and platform context
Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix's long-running MMORPG directed by Naoki Yoshida, who led the game's relaunch and ongoing development.
The newly announced Switch 2 port continues the game's expansion to mainstream platforms and aims to give players flexible control options on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
Yoshida confirmed the title can run "30fps in a stable state" on the Switch 2 and that the Switch 2 release will require a separate subscription from other platforms.
Controls and input options
Yoshida said players will be able to use the Joy-Con 2 for mouse-style input, while also being able to connect a mouse and keyboard—particularly when using the Switch 2 dock.
He noted that players can mix input methods depending on the activity: controllers or Joy‑Con 2 input may be preferred for certain encounters, while mouse-and-keyboard suits tasks like crafting and gathering.
Rephrasing of Yoshida's remarks
Yoshida explained that Joy‑Con 2 can be used for mouse control but added that he has not personally tested using those controls for high-difficulty content such as Savage raids.
He expects the quality assurance team to validate mouse functionality, and said he personally plans to play with a controller for challenging raid content.
What is verified
- Final Fantasy XIV Online was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 at a recent Fan Festival presentation.
- Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi‑P) is the game's director and provided details on controls.
- The Switch 2 version is reported to reach 30fps in a stable state.
- Square Enix confirmed the Switch 2 release will require a separate subscription.
What this means for players
For Switch 2 owners, the mix of Joy‑Con 2 mouse support and the ability to connect a traditional mouse and keyboard should provide flexible options depending on playstyle and whether you’re docked or in handheld.
Square Enix's confirmations give clear expectations for performance and account requirements ahead of the Switch 2 launch window.
The announcement came during the game's recent reveal at Final Fantasy's Fan Festival, where director Naoki Yoshida (commonly known as Yoshi-P) detailed control and performance plans for the Switch 2 version.
Background and platform context
Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix's long-running MMORPG directed by Naoki Yoshida, who led the game's relaunch and ongoing development.
The newly announced Switch 2 port continues the game's expansion to mainstream platforms and aims to give players flexible control options on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
Yoshida confirmed the title can run "30fps in a stable state" on the Switch 2 and that the Switch 2 release will require a separate subscription from other platforms.
Controls and input options
Yoshida said players will be able to use the Joy-Con 2 for mouse-style input, while also being able to connect a mouse and keyboard—particularly when using the Switch 2 dock.
He noted that players can mix input methods depending on the activity: controllers or Joy‑Con 2 input may be preferred for certain encounters, while mouse-and-keyboard suits tasks like crafting and gathering.
Rephrasing of Yoshida's remarks
Yoshida explained that Joy‑Con 2 can be used for mouse control but added that he has not personally tested using those controls for high-difficulty content such as Savage raids.
He expects the quality assurance team to validate mouse functionality, and said he personally plans to play with a controller for challenging raid content.
What is verified
- Final Fantasy XIV Online was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 at a recent Fan Festival presentation.
- Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi‑P) is the game's director and provided details on controls.
- The Switch 2 version is reported to reach 30fps in a stable state.
- Square Enix confirmed the Switch 2 release will require a separate subscription.
What this means for players
For Switch 2 owners, the mix of Joy‑Con 2 mouse support and the ability to connect a traditional mouse and keyboard should provide flexible options depending on playstyle and whether you’re docked or in handheld.
Square Enix's confirmations give clear expectations for performance and account requirements ahead of the Switch 2 launch window.