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Square Enix will assimilate its subsidiary, Tokyo RPG Factory, along with all of its assets

• Jacob Chambers
• January 31st, 2024

Square Enix established Tokyo RPG Factory about ten years ago with the intention of capturing the spirit of the cherished era of classic role-playing games. After the release of three games—I Am Setsuna, Lost Sphear, and Oninaki—the subsidiary has been merged with its parent company and will no longer exist as a separate entity.

Essentially, the company has been dissolved, although Square Enix is presenting it as a merger, where it is the sole surviving entity. It’s no surprise that Tokyo RPG Factory fell short of replicating the charm of the RPGs it aimed to emulate. As a result, they released a series of mediocre titles.

I Am Setsuna received a respectable 7/10 rating when it first came out, but both Lost Sphear and Oninaki failed to impress, earning a score no higher than 6/10. Although each of the three titles had its own merits, none of them managed to truly shine in a saturated market. It appears that Square Enix was hesitant to pursue a fourth title, which ultimately led to the studio’s dissolution.