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Square Enix Hands Over Octopath Traveler Operations to NetEase

Author : Zoe Update:Jan 11,2025

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 availability, it raises questions about Square Enix's overall mobile strategy.

This news comes on the heels of the announced mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV, a project spearheaded by Tencent's Lightspeed Studios. This contrasts with the NetEase partnership for Octopath Traveler, hinting at a potential shift in Square Enix's mobile game development approach.

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Square Enix's reduced mobile focus may have been foreshadowed as early as 2022 with the closure of Square Enix Montreal, the studio behind successful mobile titles like Hitman GO and Deus Ex GO. While the survival of games like Octopath Traveler is positive, the outsourcing trend is still concerning, especially considering the high demand for Square Enix titles on mobile platforms, as evidenced by the enthusiastic reception to the FFXIV mobile announcement.

This raises valid concerns about the future of Square Enix's mobile presence. However, in the meantime, explore our list of the top 25 best Android RPGs to fill the gap until the Octopath Traveler transition is complete.

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