Square Enix put on quite an impressive show at last year's E3, so how is it going to back it up now that this year's expo has been officially cancelled? The Japanese publisher and developer has released a statement (via Twitter), saying how it is "exploring other options" to share its 2020 and next-gen line-up with fans. Here's the full message:
As the world has echoed and united, nothing is more important than protecting the health and well-being of our employees and their families, our partners, and unquestionably, our fans. We support the ESA’s decision to cancel E3 2020 and send our strongest heartfelt appreciation to everyone that works tirelessly to bring unforgettable games and experiences to E3. We understand this is disappointing not only to our respective developers and publishers, but also to thousands of fans who venture from afar to celebrate games at E3. We’re right there with you.
Our 2020 lineup, and the next-generation that lies beyond, is stronger than ever for Square Enix. Where E3 has always been an incredible moment in time to showcase our upcoming games, we’re exploring other options to share our games with you. More to come, stay tuned. Thank You.
Many other companies have also released statements over the past day about their plans now that E3 has been cancelled. Nintendo is considering "various ways" to engage with its fanbase, Ubisoft is exploring other options, and Devolver Digital and Limited Run Games will still be airing video presentations. We're sure more companies will announce their alternative plans in time.
How are you feeling about the cancellation of E3 2020 a few days on? Let us know in the comments.
[source twitter.com]
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...some crazy little Reaper girl swiped my phone and typed that gibberish. I'll leave it for posterity, I guess? A pipe dream would be more Final Fantasy Tactics.
Please FF IX Switch in physical.... 🤞
I'll read about it in the news. I'm not gonna watch 100 directs. I'll watch Nintendo, and maybe a few others. But probably just Nintendo.
Mario RPG made by Square would be a wish come true haha.
well Square Enix Japan does live streams all the time to show of and announce new games and stuff
i imagine they will just do something like that instead
Live Streams will go further than E3, this could be the end E3!
I'm still hoping the ESA can succeed in uniting a sort of "digital E3" to consolidate these announcements into the same June showcase so we can all watch it and get our news in the format we're used to. I can't be the only one that the second week in June dictates me games industry spending for the year.
They could start by putting life is strange on switch.
A Kingdom Hearts HD Remix on Switch, maybe just 1.5+II.5.
I need KH to be also portable. This is not hyperbole by any means, I actually do need a portable version of the saga.
@RPGamer
I'd love that too, but FF7R is a bit of a stretch. KH3 or, say, FFXV could work with some Panic Button wizardry applied to them. FF7R on the other hand is clearly conceived with superior hardware in mind and it shows.
We have the original game, that'll do.
FFXI remaster will be on Switch.
@RPGamer
It was not directed towards you. Mobile version of FFXI already in the works coming out 2021 or 2022. I think it would be a good fit on Switch.
@RPGamer FFVII Remaster is on Switch?
I can't help but wonder if most of the major publishers move to a Direct style format moving forward and then have a show floor for demos and kiosks. E3 would have been in roughly 3 months so there is a lot of time to prepare a digital presentation.
I'd love to see a Square Direct! They are one of my favourite publishers
Shadow drop Star Ocean 2nd Evolution R this time .... Announce remasters of the 3 Final Fantasy Tactics games & FFIV Complete Collection
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