Emberstoria RPG Launches Tomorrow in Japan

                Emberstoria is releasing tomorrow, the 27th of November, in Japan
                It sees a world called Purgatory where humanity resurrects warriors known as Embers to fight monsters
                But could a global release be quite as straightforward, or even possible?
            

Square Enix fans will be watching Japan with envy as a new regional-exclusive mobile release hits storefronts on November 27th, with strategy RPG Emberstoria now open for pre-download. Emberstoria, as we covered previously, sees the world of Purgatory reviving ancient warriors known as Embers to take on the monsters that threaten the planet.

In the nicest possible way, it's classic Square Enix with a big, bombastic, almost melodramatic storyline and sense of presentation, alongside some very nice art. Recruiting diverse Embers, building up your own flying city of Anima Arca and experiencing a dramatic story with over 40 voice actors. And while it may be initially disappointing that it's not set to come to the West yet, I'm sure there's plenty of anticipation for when it does.

However, I do have a slightly more measured perspective. If you'll recall earlier today I covered that Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent would be transferring operations to Netease, and I posited that Square Enix might be taking a step back from mobile.

Well, I wouldn't say that. But I do think this could suggest what Square is planning in the near future, and Emberstoria is one to watch. Maybe it'll remain Japan-exclusive, or maybe it'll reach us via NetEase? Either way, I don't anticipate a global release will be easy, but not impossible either, and how it unfolds could reveal much about Square Enix's mobile strategy going forward.

Japan certainly has many unusual and fascinating releases we rarely see internationally. And it's no different for mobile! If you're feeling envious, why not explore our list of the best Japanese mobile games that we wish we could see in other regions?