It's a sad day for fans of the Final Fantasy series, as the mobile game War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is set to be discontinued. This closure adds to the growing list of Square Enix mobile titles that have been shut down in recent years. Players eager to experience the game one last time have until May 29th of this year to do so before it ceases operations.
War of the Visions is a spinoff of the original Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, which itself is slated to shut down in September 2024. This series of closures reflects a challenging period for Square Enix, as they continue to navigate their extensive mobile game portfolio.
Despite the quality of War of the Visions, Square Enix's recent decisions suggest a possible crisis of confidence in their mobile offerings. This is understandable, given their vast catalog of mobile games, which includes ports of classic retro titles. The company's focus might be shifting, especially with the upcoming mobile release of the immensely popular Final Fantasy XIV, ensuring fans have ample ways to engage with the franchise on their smartphones.
The frequent shutdowns may point to an oversaturation of the market with numerous spinoffs, coupled with perhaps a bit of overconfidence on Square Enix's part. Unfortunately, this means that fans will miss out on games they've enjoyed. However, there's still a (albeit shrinking) selection of top Final Fantasy games available on mobile to satisfy your RPG cravings.
