Just over one year after its launch, Square Enix confirms free-to-play mobile RPG Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile will be shutting down on March 29, 2024. In addition, in-game purchases have been completely disabled.
Launched on August 4, 2022, Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile adapts the original story into a mobile RPG with new CG and animated scenes. The game would go on to receive multiple new playable characters, including Morgana, Joker, and Makoto from Persona 5 Royal. However, it appears that Square Enix determined that Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile would not be viable for the long term.
Square Enix Shutting Down Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Permanently
In a new developer letter, Square Enix confirmed that Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile is shutting down, since the company will no longer be able to deliver satisfactory service. A similar reason was shared when Square Enix announced the global shutdown of Dragon Quest Tact. However, the developers received positive feedback regarding the story of Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile, so the story will continue in the form of a voice drama. Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile’s voice drama will be streamed sequentially in Q1 2024.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Gematsu:
Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile is a smartphone game based on Hiromu Arakawa’s dark fantasy comic series Fullmetal Alchemist, which has surpassed 80 million units!
The original story and battle scenes are brought to life in high-quality 3D CG, and the world of the evocative masterpiece is reproduced in excruciating detail.
Even in the depths of despair, the two brothers who performed the taboo alchemy known as Human Transmutation set forth on a journey to reclaim all that they have lost.
Welcome to the world of Fullmetal Alchemist…
Key Features
- Relive the Original Story – Relive the story of the original Fullmetal Alchemist, fully voiced by an extravagant cast, with numerous famous scenes depicted in beautiful 3D CG or new animation. Uncover the charm of a timeless series.
- Spirited Battle Scenes – Lively battle scenes depicted by 3D CG. Heated alchemy battles are even more exhilarating through richly detailed scenes. The game’s unique battle displays by its rich cast (Edward, Alphonse, Mustang, and more) are a sight to behold.
