New RPG from Square Enix Lands Tomorrow

Emberstoria, a new mobile strategy RPG from Square Enix, launches in Japan on November 27th. The game, set in a world called Purgatory, features resurrected warriors known as Embers battling monsters. It boasts a classic Square Enix style: a dramatic, almost melodramatic storyline, impressive visuals, and a diverse cast of characters. Players recruit Embers, build their flying city (Anima Arca), and experience a story voiced by over 40 actors.

While initially a Japan-only release, the game's potential global launch is uncertain. Recent news of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent transferring operations to NetEase raises questions about Square Enix's future mobile strategy. Emberstoria's release could provide clues. It might remain exclusive to Japan, or NetEase could bring it to the West. Either way, a straightforward global release seems unlikely, but not impossible. The game's eventual distribution could reveal much about Square Enix's future mobile plans.

Japan frequently releases unique mobile games that rarely reach international markets. If you're curious about other Japanese mobile games you might have missed, check out our list of the best Japanese mobile games we wish were available globally.