Emberstoria, a new strategy RPG from Square Enix, launches exclusively in Japan on November 27th. This mobile game features a dramatic storyline set in the world of Purgatory, where resurrected warriors known as Embers battle monstrous threats. The game boasts impressive visuals, a large cast of voice actors (over 40!), and the ability to build your own flying city, Anima Arca.
While initially a Japan-only release, the game's potential global launch is uncertain. Recent news about Square Enix transferring Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent's operations to NetEase raises questions about the company's future mobile strategy. Emberstoria's release could offer valuable insights into Square Enix's plans. A straightforward global release might not be guaranteed, but it's not entirely out of the question, possibly facilitated by NetEase.
The game's Japan-exclusive launch highlights the frequent disparity between Japanese and Western mobile game releases. For those intrigued by this unique title and other Japanese mobile games unavailable internationally, we recommend checking out our curated list of the best Japanese mobile games we wish were globally available.
