War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius to Shut Down in May

It's a somber day for fans of the Final Fantasy series as another beloved mobile title bites the dust. War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is set to cease operations on May 29th of this year, marking yet another closure in Square Enix's mobile game lineup. If you're eager to savor the last moments of this tactical RPG, you'll want to dive back in before the servers go offline.

This shutdown adds War of the Visions to the growing list of Square Enix mobile titles that have been discontinued in recent years. Interestingly, this spinoff is closing its doors even after the original Final Fantasy Brave Exvius announced its own closure in September 2024.

Regardless of the quality of War of the Visions, it's clear that Square Enix has been grappling with its mobile strategy. The company's extensive catalog of smartphone games, including ports of classic titles, might be contributing to a sense of market oversaturation. This comes at a time when the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIV is preparing to launch on mobile platforms, providing fans with another way to immerse themselves in the franchise on the go.

Square Enix's decision to shutter multiple mobile titles could reflect an overconfidence in their expansive mobile portfolio. Unfortunately, this means that fans will have to bid farewell to games that some have undoubtedly enjoyed. However, all is not lost; for those looking to continue their Final Fantasy journey on mobile, there remains a (albeit shrinking) selection of top-notch titles to explore and enjoy.

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