Square Enix RPG Returns to Nintendo Switch eShop

Summary

• Triangle Strategy, the acclaimed RPG, is back on the Nintendo Switch eShop after a temporary removal.
• This follows Square Enix's recent acquisition of the game's publishing rights from Nintendo, a possible explanation for the delisting.

Fans of handheld RPGs can celebrate! Square Enix's Triangle Strategy is once again available for purchase and download on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The game's return follows a brief, several-day absence that left players eagerly anticipating its reappearance.

Triangle Strategy, lauded for its revival of classic tactical RPG gameplay, was a significant release for Square Enix, known for its legacy of innovative turn-based RPGs. The game drew comparisons to franchises like Fire Emblem, emphasizing strategic unit placement and maximizing damage.

Fortunately, following a short hiatus, Triangle Strategy has returned to the Nintendo Switch eShop. While Square Enix offered no official explanation for the delisting, speculation points to their recent acquisition of publishing rights from Nintendo.

Triangle Strategy's Return to the Switch eShop

This isn't the first time a Square Enix title has been temporarily removed from the eShop. Octopath Traveler, another popular JRPG, experienced a similar, albeit longer, absence last year. However, Triangle Strategy's return was much quicker, lasting only four days compared to Octopath Traveler's several-week hiatus.

This renewed availability is welcome news for Nintendo Switch players who enjoy Square Enix titles. The companies share a strong history, evidenced by the Nintendo Switch exclusive release of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series (before its wider release on other platforms).

Square Enix's tradition of console-exclusive releases extends back to the original Final Fantasy on the NES. While their releases now span multiple platforms, this practice continues, with titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (currently PlayStation 5 exclusive) and the original Nintendo Switch exclusive release of Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition.