Get ready to dust off your Buster Swords and summon your Eidolons, because Final Fantasy’s iconic fighting spin-off, Dissidia, is making a comeback—but with a twist that’s already dividing fans. After its glory days on the PSP, the series is returning exclusively to mobile devices, leaving console and PC players scratching their heads. Square Enix has teased an announcement stream for October 14th, revealing that the game, titled Team Boss Battle, will land on iOS and Android. A sleek new website has dropped, showcasing stunning Tokyo vistas and shadowy silhouettes of fan-favorite characters like Lightning, Rinoa, Cloud, and Zidane. But here’s where it gets controversial: while the return of Dissidia is exciting, its mobile-only release feels like a missed opportunity for a franchise that thrives on grand, console-worthy battles.
For the uninitiated, Dissidia Final Fantasy debuted on Sony’s PSP in 2008 to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary. It revolutionized crossover combat by pitting iconic Final Fantasy heroes and villains against each other in fast-paced, 3D arena fights. A sequel followed in 2011, and later, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT brought the action to arcades, PS4, and PC. But the mobile spin-off Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, released in 2017, shut down last year—part of a trend where Square Enix has axed several mobile titles, including Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier and Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius. And this is the part most people miss: the company’s track record with mobile games has been shaky, raising concerns that this new Dissidia could fall into the same gacha-focused, short-lived trap.
Yet, Square Enix seems undeterred, doubling down on mobile with recent announcements like Dragon Quest Smash/Grow. The question is: can this new Dissidia break the cycle and deliver a lasting experience, or will it become another forgotten entry in the franchise’s mobile graveyard? Is mobile the right platform for a series that thrives on epic scale, or is this a bold—yet risky—move? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—are you hyped, hesitant, or already writing this off? The debate is on!
