It's a tough day for fans of the Final Fantasy series, as the mobile game War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is set to shut down. The game, which serves as a spinoff to the main Brave Exvius entry, will cease operations on May 29th of this year. This marks another closure in a string of Square Enix mobile games that have been discontinued in recent years. If you're eager to enjoy War of the Visions one last time, be sure to dive in before the shutdown date.
Interestingly, War of the Visions follows in the footsteps of the original Brave Exvius, which announced its closure in September 2024. The trend of shutting down mobile titles raises questions about Square Enix's strategy in the mobile gaming market. Despite having a robust catalog of smartphone games, including ports of classic retro titles, the company appears to be grappling with market saturation.
Treading the overworldThe issue at hand seems to be an overabundance of spin-offs, which may have diluted the appeal of their mobile offerings. With the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIV set to launch on mobile platforms, fans have ample alternatives to experience the beloved franchise on the go. Yet, this situation hints at a possible overconfidence from Square Enix, resulting in the unfortunate closure of games that some fans were still enjoying.
However, there's no need to despair completely. While the list of available Final Fantasy mobile games may be shrinking, there are still options out there to satisfy your RPG cravings. So, take this opportunity to explore other titles and keep the Final Fantasy spirit alive on your mobile device.