Emberstoria, a new strategy RPG from Square Enix, launches in Japan on November 27th. The game, set in a world called Purgatory, features resurrected warriors ("Embers") battling monsters. It boasts a classic Square Enix style: a dramatic storyline, impressive visuals, and a large voice cast. Players recruit Embers, build a flying city, and unravel a captivating narrative.
While initially a Japan-only release, the game's future global availability is uncertain. This launch follows recent news of Square Enix transferring Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent's operations to NetEase, suggesting a potential shift in their mobile game strategy.
Emberstoria's release could be a key indicator of Square Enix's future mobile plans. A global release, while not guaranteed, isn't impossible, and its eventual rollout (or lack thereof) could reveal much about the company's mobile gaming direction. The possibility of NetEase handling a Western release is certainly a factor to consider.
Japan frequently sees unique mobile game releases that don't reach other regions. For those intrigued by Emberstoria and other exclusive Japanese mobile games, we recommend exploring our curated list of the best Japanese mobile games we wish were available worldwide.
