With Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood on the horizon and the online game community still going strong, it has been confirmed that a new company will be handling the wider Final Fantasy XIV franchise in Australia and New Zealand from this point on.
It has been confirmed by Square Enix and the company that Five Star Games will now be handling the multi-platform online game, including the original A Realm Reborn, Heavensward expansion and its upcoming second expansion. For those unaware of Five Star Games, they have also handled SEGA and, more recently, Deep Silver / ATLUS games in the regions.
This agreement does not imply the distribution rights of any other Square Enix properties. Many of Square Enix’s other recent works are still being distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Bandai Namco Entertainment Australia.
Zoher Toutanji | Senior Business Manager at Square Enix
Australia & New Zealand is a key growing territory for FINAL FANTASY XIV and we’re really excited to be working with Five Star Games. Five Star Games are an established and experienced group that will be a strong strategic partner focussed on growing FINAL FANTASY XIV in Australia and New Zealand.
Tom Dekker | General Manager at Five Star Games
We are excited to partner with Square Enix to distribute FINAL FANTASY XIV, which further highlights Five Star Games’ commitment to aligning our business with quality video game franchises. It is a great opportunity to work with a publisher and developer of Square Enix’s calibre and we look forward to growing FINAL FANTASY XIV in the ANZ territory.
