It's a tough day for fans of the Final Fantasy series as Square Enix has announced the closure of another one of its mobile titles, War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. The game, which served as a spinoff to the main Brave Exvius entry, will cease operations on May 29th of this year. This closure adds to the growing list of Square Enix mobile games that have been shut down in recent years. If you're eager to enjoy one last adventure in the world of WOTV, be sure to log in before the shutdown date.
Interestingly, War of the Visions is following in the footsteps of the original Brave Exvius, which is also slated to close in September 2024. This series of closures highlights a broader trend of Square Enix reevaluating its mobile game strategy. Despite the quality of War of the Visions, the company appears to be grappling with the challenges of managing an extensive portfolio of mobile titles.
Square Enix's decision to shut down War of the Visions comes at a time when the mobile gaming market is saturated with their offerings, including ports of classic retro games. With the highly anticipated mobile release of Final Fantasy XIV on the horizon, it seems fans have plenty of other options to engage with the franchise on their smartphones. However, this move may reflect an overconfidence in their market strategy, ultimately leaving fans disappointed by the loss of titles they enjoyed.
If you're feeling the impact of these closures, don't worry too much. There's still a (now slightly smaller) selection of the best Final Fantasy games available on mobile to keep you immersed in the RPG world you love.
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