Octopath Traveler: Netease Acquires Operations

Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is changing hands! NetEase will take over operations starting January, but thankfully, your saved progress will transfer seamlessly. While this ensures the game's continued existence in a year marked by many mobile game closures, it raises questions about Square Enix's future mobile strategy.

The recent announcement of a Final Fantasy XIV mobile port, developed in partnership with Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Studios, highlights the potential for successful mobile collaborations. However, the NetEase handover of Octopath Traveler, coupled with past events like the closure of Square Enix Montreal (developers of Hitman GO and Deus Ex GO), suggests a potential scaling back of Square Enix's direct involvement in mobile game development.

This shift is regrettable, especially given the significant player interest in Square Enix mobile titles, as evidenced by the excitement surrounding the FFXIV mobile port. Nevertheless, the game's survival is a positive outcome. While we await the operational transfer, consider exploring our list of the top 25 best Android RPGs for some alternative gaming adventures.