"Earlier in 2025, Square Enix executives shared their desire to "reboot" the company over the next three years. However, not every game will make it out to the other side of that time frame. Two mobile games from Square Enix's top franchises are set to be shut down in Japan at the end of October. The impending ends of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius and Dragon Quest of the Stars were confirmed in Square Enix's social media posts (via GamesIndustry.Biz)."
"Both titles originally launched in 2015, although Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius was shut down outside of Japan last year and Dragon Quest of the Stars was closed internationally in 2021. Now, both games are getting delisted on October 31. In-app purchases for each title have also been suspended. Before the final shutdown goes into effect, Dragon Quest of the Stars will reach its 10th anniversary on October 15, followed by Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius on October 22."
Two long-running mobile games — Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius and Dragon Quest of the Stars — will be shut down and delisted in Japan on October 31, with in-app purchases suspended. Both titles originally launched in 2015; Brave Exvius already closed outside Japan and Dragon Quest of the Stars closed internationally in 2021. Dragon Quest of the Stars reaches its 10th anniversary on October 15 and Brave Exvius on October 22 before the shutdown. Final Fantasy XI narrowly avoided closure last year due to a still-large player base. People Can Fly faced layoffs after Outriders 2 was prevented by the publisher. Square Enix will release new games including The Adventures of Elliot in 2026.
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