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Octopath Traveler: NetEase Takes Over Operations for Square Enix Mobile Hit

by Hunter Jan 03,2025

Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is changing hands! NetEase will take over operations starting January 2024. The good news? Your save data and progress will transfer seamlessly.

While this ensures the game's continued operation amidst a year of mobile game closures, it raises questions about Square Enix's overall mobile strategy. This move, coupled with the outsourcing of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile to Tencent's Lightspeed Studios, suggests a potential retreat from the mobile market.

Recall the 2022 closure of Square Enix Montreal, the studio behind successful mobile titles like Hitman GO and Deus Ex GO. This signaled a possible shift in their mobile ambitions. While some games will survive, the trend is concerning, especially given the significant player interest in mobile versions of Square Enix properties, as evidenced by the excitement surrounding the FFXIV mobile release.

The future of Square Enix's mobile presence remains uncertain. In the meantime, explore our list of top Android RPGs to fill the gap until the Octopath Traveler transition is complete.

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