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.
• Square Enix's recent acquisition of publishing rights from Nintendo is speculated to be the reason for the delisting.

Handheld RPG fans can celebrate! Square Enix's popular title, Triangle Strategy, is once again available for purchase and download on the Nintendo Switch eShop. After a brief, several-day absence, the game is back, allowing players to enjoy its classic tactical RPG gameplay.

Known for its innovative take on turn-based combat, Triangle Strategy has drawn comparisons to franchises like Fire Emblem. The game's strategic depth, focusing on unit placement and maximizing damage, has resonated strongly with players.

Fortunately, following a short hiatus, Triangle Strategy has returned to the Nintendo Switch eShop. While Square Enix hasn't officially explained the delisting, many believe it's linked to their recent acquisition of the game's publishing rights from Nintendo.

Triangle Strategy's Return to the Switch eShop

This isn't the first time a Square Enix title has experienced a temporary eShop removal. Octopath Traveler, another popular JRPG, faced a similar situation last year. However, Triangle Strategy's return was much quicker, lasting only four days compared to Octopath Traveler's several-week absence.

This renewed availability is welcome news for Nintendo Switch owners who appreciate Square Enix's titles. The companies share a long history of collaboration, highlighted by the Nintendo Switch exclusive release of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series (before its wider release).

Square Enix's tradition of releasing console exclusives dates back to the original Final Fantasy on the NES. While their releases have diversified across platforms, this practice continues, as evidenced by the PlayStation 5 exclusivity of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the initial Nintendo Switch exclusivity of Dragon Quest XI.