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 game's return allows Switch players to once again purchase and download Triangle Strategy from the online store. This ends a short interruption of several days.
Known for its classic tactical RPG gameplay, Triangle Strategy received significant praise upon its initial release. Its strategic combat, reminiscent of franchises like Fire Emblem, involves careful unit placement and maneuverability to maximize damage.
Square Enix confirmed the game's return to the eShop via a Twitter announcement. While the reason for the initial delisting remains unofficially stated, the recent publishing rights transfer is widely speculated to be the cause.
This isn't the first time a Square Enix title has experienced a temporary eShop absence. Octopath Traveler faced a similar situation last year, though its removal lasted considerably longer than Triangle Strategy's four-day hiatus.
The swift return of Triangle Strategy is positive news for Nintendo Switch owners and underscores the strong ongoing relationship between Square Enix and Nintendo. This collaboration is evident in previous releases, such as the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series (initially a Switch exclusive) and the continued trend of Square Enix releasing console-exclusive titles 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).
