It's a tough day for fans of the Final Fantasy series as Square Enix has announced the shutdown of yet another mobile title, War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Mark your calendars, as the game will cease operations on May 29th of this year. This spinoff from the main Brave Exvius series joins the ranks of other Square Enix mobile games that have been discontinued in recent times. If you're keen on experiencing the game one last time, make sure to dive in before the final curtain falls.
War of the Visions is just the latest in a series of Square Enix mobile game closures, following closely on the heels of the original Brave Exvius, which is set to close in September 2024. This pattern of shutdowns raises questions about Square Enix's strategy regarding their mobile portfolio.
Despite the quality of War of the Visions, Square Enix seems to be grappling with a crisis of confidence in their mobile offerings. This isn't surprising given their extensive catalog of mobile games, which also includes ports of classic retro titles.
Treading the overworldSo, what's behind this wave of closures from Square Enix? The simplest explanation, though hard to digest, is that the market might be oversaturated with numerous spinoffs. Especially with the highly anticipated mobile release of Final Fantasy XIV on the horizon, fans have plenty of other options to enjoy the franchise on their mobile devices.
This situation reflects perhaps an overconfidence in their mobile strategy, which unfortunately leads to the loss of games that some fans have grown to love. However, don't despair just yet. While the list of available Final Fantasy mobile games is shrinking, there are still several excellent titles out there to satisfy your RPG cravings.
