Triangle Strategy Returns to Nintendo Switch eShop
RPG enthusiasts can celebrate! Triangle Strategy, the acclaimed Square Enix title, is back on the Nintendo Switch eShop after a temporary removal. This follows a recent acquisition of publishing rights by Square Enix from Nintendo, a move that may explain the brief delisting.
The return of Triangle Strategy allows Switch owners to once again purchase and download this popular tactical RPG. The game, lauded for its revival of classic Square Enix gameplay, draws comparisons to franchises like Fire Emblem, focusing on strategic unit placement and maximizing damage.
Following a four-day absence, Square Enix confirmed Triangle Strategy's return to the eShop via a Twitter announcement. While the reason for the initial delisting remains unconfirmed, speculation points to the aforementioned rights transfer from Nintendo to Square Enix.
This isn't the first time a Square Enix title has experienced a short-lived eShop absence; Octopath Traveler faced a similar situation last year. However, Triangle Strategy's return was significantly faster, resolving within four days compared to Octopath Traveler's several-week hiatus.
The game's reappearance is positive news for Nintendo Switch players and highlights the ongoing collaboration between Square Enix and Nintendo. This partnership is evident in past releases, including the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series (initially a Switch exclusive) and the continued trend of Square Enix releasing console exclusives on the Nintendo platform, a tradition dating back to the original Final Fantasy on the NES. This trend continues with titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (currently PlayStation 5 exclusive) and Dragon Quest XI (initially a Switch exclusive).
