Final Fantasy VII’s Battle Royale Mobile Game Shuts Down Just Over a Year After Launch

Well that was a bit of a blunder, wasn't it? In its renewed efforts to milk everything Final Fantasy VII following the success of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix went full-on parody with the launch of Final Fantasy VII: The First Solider in November 2021 — a battle royale title exclusive to mobile devices.

Surprise surprise, the game is already on its last legs. The publisher has confirmed that The First Soldier will be shut down on the 11th January, 2023 — just over a year after its initial release