Square Enix Transfers Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Operations to NetEase
Good news for fans of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent! While Square Enix is transferring operational responsibilities to NetEase starting in January, players will experience minimal disruption. The transition will include a seamless transfer of save data and progress.
This announcement follows the recent unveiling of a mobile version of Final Fantasy XIV, developed with Tencent's Lightspeed Studios. The Octopath Traveler shift, coupled with the outsourcing of FFXIV Mobile, raises questions about Square Enix's future mobile strategy.
A Shifting Mobile Landscape
The writing may have been on the wall since 2022, with the closure of Square Enix Montreal, the studio behind successful mobile titles like Hitman GO and Deus Ex GO. While some mobile games will continue, this strategic shift is still regrettable, especially given the clear demand for Square Enix titles on mobile platforms, as evidenced by the enthusiastic response to the FFXIV mobile announcement.
While the future of Square Enix's mobile presence remains uncertain, players can explore our list of the top 25 best Android RPGs while awaiting the Octopath Traveler transition.
