# Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

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2012 video game

2012 video game

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade Developer Square Enix 1st Production Department Publisher Square Enix Series Final Fantasy Platforms Mobile phones, iOS, Android[1] Release JP: January 6, 2012 NA: December 14, 2012 Genre Social role-playing video game Mode Multiplayer

***Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade***, known in Japan as ***Final Fantasy Brigade*** (ファイナルファンタジー ブリゲイド, *Fainaru Fantajī Burigeido*) and later ***Final Fantasy Brigade Break the Seal*** (ファイナルファンタジー ブリゲイド ブレイク ザ シール, *Fainaru Fantajī Burigeido Bureiku za Shīru*),[2] was a *[Final Fantasy](/source/Final_Fantasy)* [video game](/source/Video_game) developed and published by [Square Enix](/source/Square_Enix) for [Mobage](/source/Mobage) compatible [mobile phones](/source/Mobile_phone). The game was similar to other traditional *Final Fantasy* games with an overworld and dungeons, but was socially oriented. There were over 2.5 million players just in Japan, though reviews have commented on the game's lack of polish and sound.

The North American version officially ended its service on December 1, 2014. Service for the Japanese version ended per customary closure protocol on March 31, 2020.

## Gameplay

The game is a role-playing game in the vein of the traditional *Final Fantasy* installments, but with a focus on social interactions.[3] The player could play with friends through multiplayer. [Jobs](/source/Final_Fantasy_character_jobs), [airships, equipment, and summon monsters](/source/Gameplay_of_Final_Fantasy) typical of the *Final Fantasy* series were featured.[4] Basic job classes are fighter, monk, thief, white mage, black mage, and red mage, which can all develop into many different types of advanced classes.[1] Players could team up each other to complete missions, obtain items, grow stronger, and defeat villains.[5]

## Plot

Long ago, the country was protected by two crystals. However, one was broken and scattered throughout the world following a monster invasion. The other lost its glow. Only the ancient summon beasts can return the crystals to their original shine, and the player must travel the world by air ship and defeat the summon beasts.[6] Updates to the game in Japan allowed players to match custom made characters and classic heroes from *[Final Fantasy](/source/Final_Fantasy)* against villains Sin and Jecht.[7] Various crossover characters from other *Final Fantasy* games appeared, including Paradox from *[Final Fantasy XIII-2](/source/Final_Fantasy_XIII-2)*, which took place in a special event, and success brought a special reward.[8] [Sephiroth](/source/Sephiroth_(Final_Fantasy)) was introduced in the "Cloudy Wolf" event in February 2013.[9]

## Development

The game was initially hinted when Square Enix opened a teaser site as a collaboration between mobage and Square Enix.[10] [Yoichi Wada](/source/Yoichi_Wada) unveiled *Final Fantasy Brigade* in December 2011. It was [Square Enixs](/source/Square_Enix) first free to play mobile game associated with the *[Final Fantasy](/source/Final_Fantasy)* series.[5] The game was in development by [Square Enix 1st Production Department](/source/Square_Enix#Production_teams). A closed beta started in mid-December, before the game's official release on January 6, 2012.[4] A smartphone version was also announced, although it had no release date.[4] The art style of the game is similar to the one from *[Theatrhythm Final Fantasy](/source/Theatrhythm_Final_Fantasy)*.[11] It was distributed through DeNA in Japan and Korea: in Korea it was localized by Daum Communications and released in August 2012.[11][12] The game came to North American [IOS](/source/IOS) devices on December 14.[5] Registering at the game's official site for the North American launch informed players when the game would come out, and also gave them a character card that summoned Cloud from *[Final Fantasy VII](/source/Final_Fantasy_VII)* for a three-month period.[5][11]

## Reception

The game reached over 500,000 members thirteen days afters its release.[13] Within one month, this figure had increased to 1 million registered members. By March 2012, the game had 2 million registered members, and that July crested over 2.5 million registered users in Japan alone.[12][14] In Japan, *Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade* Mobicoin cards were sold.[1]

*[Kotaku](/source/Kotaku)* described the game as "pretty disappointing", citing the lack of features, including the lack of any sound or music, and very little polish.[15]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-jobss_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-jobss_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-jobss_1-2) Spencer (January 14, 2013). ["Which Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade Suits You?"](http://www.siliconera.com/2013/01/14/which-final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-suits-you/). Siliconera. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190119052940/http://www.siliconera.com/2013/01/14/which-final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-suits-you/) from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-rebrand_2-0)** iriguchi (April 1, 2013). ["「FINAL FANTASY BRIGADE」がリニューアル。新たな「FINAL FANTASY BRIGADE BREAK THE SEAL」には「モーグリ酒場」「ワールドマップ」が実装"](https://www.4gamer.net/games/144/G014446/20130401019/) (in Japanese). 4Gamer.net. Retrieved December 12, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-landing_3-0)** ["Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade Landing on North American Shores"](https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/11/29/final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-landing-on-north-american-shores.aspx). Gameinformer. November 29, 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20121202011321/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/11/29/final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-landing-on-north-american-shores.aspx) from the original on December 2, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-4Gamer_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-4Gamer_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-4Gamer_4-2) oNo (December 2, 2011). ["【速報】ついに「ファイナルファンタジー」がソーシャルゲームとしてMobageに登場。そのタイトルは「FINAL FANTASY BRIGADE」。12月下旬にサービス開始予定"](http://www.4gamer.net/games/144/G014446/20111202039/) (in Japanese). 4Gamer.net. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190908200040/https://www.4gamer.net/games/144/G014446/20111202039/) from the original on September 8, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-free2play_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-free2play_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-free2play_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-free2play_5-3) Joseph Leray (November 30, 2012). ["Free-to-Play Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade Landing in North America"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150909142453/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/11/30/free-to-play-final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-landing-in-north-america/). [MTV](/source/MTV). Archived from [the original](http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/11/30/free-to-play-final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-landing-in-north-america/) on September 9, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-adriasang-story_6-0)** ["First Pics of Final Fantasy Brigade"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052948/http://andriasang.com/comz6f/ff_brigade_first_look/). Adriasang. January 6, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://andriasang.com/comz6f/ff_brigade_first_look/) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-updates_7-0)** Spencer (February 15, 2013). ["Sin Has Been Resurrected For Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade"](http://www.siliconera.com/2013/02/15/sin-has-been-resurrected-for-final-fantasy-airborne-brigade/). Siliconera. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190119091806/http://www.siliconera.com/2013/02/15/sin-has-been-resurrected-for-final-fantasy-airborne-brigade/) from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved March 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-paradox_8-0)** Spencer (February 25, 2012). ["It's A Paradox! Atlas From Final Fantasy XIII-2 Is In Social Final Fantasy Game"](http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/25/its-a-paradox-atlas-from-final-fantasy-xiii-2-is-in-social-final-fantasy-game/). Siliconera. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171130180853/http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/25/its-a-paradox-atlas-from-final-fantasy-xiii-2-is-in-social-final-fantasy-game/) from the original on November 30, 2017. Retrieved March 4, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-advent_9-0)** Spencer (February 28, 2013). ["Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Cloud Summoned For FF Airborne Brigade"](http://www.siliconera.com/2013/02/28/final-fantasy-vii-advent-children-cloud-summoned-for-ff-airborne-brigade/). Siliconera. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181006031044/http://www.siliconera.com/2013/02/28/final-fantasy-vii-advent-children-cloud-summoned-for-ff-airborne-brigade/) from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-teaser_site_10-0)** ["Final Fantasy Goes Social on Mobage"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230554/http://andriasang.com/comys3/). Adriasang. October 27, 2011. Archived from [the original](http://andriasang.com/comys3/) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-style_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-style_11-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-style_11-2) Michael McWhertor (November 29, 2012). ["Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade brings cute social airship battles to iOS, Android"](http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/29/3708016/final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-social-airship-battles-ios-android). Polygon. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050714/http://www.polygon.com/2012/11/29/3708016/final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-social-airship-battles-ios-android) from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Korea_12-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Korea_12-1) ["Final Fantasy Brigade Hops On Airship, Lands In Korea"](http://www.siliconera.com/2012/07/25/final-fantasy-brigade-hops-on-airship-lands-in-korea/). Siliconera. July 25, 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180816110902/http://www.siliconera.com/2012/07/25/final-fantasy-brigade-hops-on-airship-lands-in-korea/) from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-adriasang-members_13-0)** ["Final Fantasy Brigade Tops 500,000 Members"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130514190334/http://andriasang.com/comzpt/ff_brigade_members/). Adriasang. January 20, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://andriasang.com/comzpt/ff_brigade_members/) on May 14, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-financials_14-0)** ["Financial Results Briefing Session: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012"](http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/pdf/12q4slides.pdf) (PDF). [Square Enix](/source/Square_Enix). May 14, 2012. p. 7. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190626164856/https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/pdf/12q4slides.pdf) (PDF) from the original on June 26, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-kotakuattack_15-0)** Mike Fahey (December 14, 2012). ["Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade is Live and Pretty Disappointing"](https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-airborne-brigade-is-live-and-pretty-disap-5968436). [Kotaku](/source/Kotaku). Retrieved March 4, 2013.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.square-enix.co.jp/mobile/etc/ff_b) (in Japanese)

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