Adding to the recent series of games shutting down, Square Enix has announced that the free-to-play mobile JRPG Echoes of Mana will end service on May 15. The game launched on April 27, 2022 for iOS and Android, making its run time to be just over a year. “We’ve come to the conclusion that it would be difficult to continue maintaining the app experience, and to therefore end the app service.”The full details via Square Enix can be seen below:Thank you for playing Echoes of Mana.We regret to announce we have made the difficult decision to discontinue the Echoes of Mana app service as of May 15 at 6:00 (UTC).From the Echoes of Mana Production Team, we apologize for the abrupt announcement but are sincerely grateful for the support we’ve received from our players.Since Echoes of Mana‘s launch on April 27, 2022, we’ve strived to provide an incredible and enjoyable gaming experience for our players every day that could exceed the day before. However, we’ve come to the conclusion that it would be difficult to continue maintaining the app experience, and to therefore end the app service.As we approach the end of app service, please be aware of the following.■ Service End ScheduleOfficial Announcement Regarding End of App Service (This Announcement)February 13, 2023 at 6:00 (UTC)Sale of Spirit Crystals Ending (Coincides with Official Announcement)February 13, 2013 at 6:00 (UTC)*You can continue to use the spirit crystals that you currently hold until the end of app service.End of App ServiceMay 15, 2023 at 6:00 (UTC)*In-game events are scheduled to be continually updated until the end of app service.Our remaining time together may be short, but we hope to see you in Echoes of Mana still as we continue to bring exciting content and updates that you’re sure to enjoy.Date: February 13, 2013The Echoes of Mana Production Team
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