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Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent will see Square Enix transfer operations to NetEase

by Eric Feb 26,2025

Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent will transition operational management to NetEase starting January 2024. This change, while potentially signaling a shift in Square Enix's mobile strategy, should be seamless for players, as the transfer includes save data and progress.

Despite a year marked by numerous game closures, this popular mobile spin-off will continue. However, the decision to outsource operations to NetEase, following the Tencent-backed Lightspeed Studios' involvement in the Final Fantasy XIV mobile port, raises questions about Square Enix's future mobile game development.

Square Enix's reduced mobile ambitions might have been foreseen as early as 2022, with the closure of Square Enix Montreal, the studio behind successful titles like Hitman GO and Deus Ex GO. While the survival of some mobile titles is positive, the outsourcing trend is regrettable, especially given the clear demand for Square Enix games on mobile platforms, as evidenced by the enthusiastic response to the FFXIV mobile announcement.

This strategic shift prompts valid concerns. In the meantime, explore our list of the top 25 best Android RPGs to enjoy while awaiting the Octopath Traveler transition.

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