Square Enix’s recently praised visual novel will not be released on PlayStation 5, even as the publisher continues to push its titles across multiple systems. The move underscores an ongoing shift in the company’s platform approach as it appears to prioritize Nintendo and Xbox audiences and reconsider its relationship with PlayStation agreements.

  • Confirmed skip: The studio has opted not to bring the new visual novel to PS5 while still pursuing a multiformat strategy overall.
  • Strategic context: Square Enix has been broadening its focus beyond PlayStation, seeking to win over Nintendo and Xbox players after past exclusivity arrangements.
  • Marketing considerations: Recent releases hint that Square Enix may be moving away from relying on PlayStation’s promotional support, instead planning simultaneous launches across other platforms without Sony’s marketing push.
  • Franchise parallels: The company’s handling of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series — which is being positioned for broad platform availability — illustrates the new, platform-agnostic direction behind this decision.

Source: Push Square

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