Square Enix announced today that the first mobile-exclusive Final Fantasy game will be released this summer. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will be free to start with in-app purchases. The game has already launched in Japan and has more than 6 million players.

The story follows two knights from Grandshelt along with a young girl as they pursue a valuable crystal. Players will navigate a series of dungeons on their way to this goal. The game features classic turn-based combat. According to the official release, the combat features “streamlined battle mechanics and intuitive touch controls, making it easy to pick up and play for newcomers as well as long-time fans.”

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will also have appearances by classic Final Fantasy characters, including Cecil and Terra. The announcement also says that there will be high-quality graphics, especially of summons.

Square Enix has released numerous mobile versions of their existing games, but Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is the first game for exclusively for mobile platforms in North America and Europe. If you can’t wait for Brave Exvius, you can pre-register on the official site, to earn in-game items for the game’s release.


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