Square Enix Dissolves Subsidiary Tokyo RPG Factory
The move comes amidst industry-wide consolidation and follows mixed reviews for the studio's titles.
- Square Enix has absorbed its subsidiary, Tokyo RPG Factory, into its larger firm, effectively dissolving the studio.
- Tokyo RPG Factory, established in 2014, was known for developing JRPG titles such as I Am Setsuna, Lost Sphear, and Oninaki.
- Despite their efforts, Tokyo RPG Factory's titles received mixed reviews and struggled to stand out in a competitive market.
- The absorption of Tokyo RPG Factory comes amidst industry-wide consolidation and mass layoffs.
- The dissolution of Tokyo RPG Factory signifies a shift in Square Enix's strategy towards the RPG genre.