Square Enix’s ‘Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Game’ Launches 4 August In Japan

Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile finally has a release date. Square Enix has set a 4 August launch for the game in Japan

Based on the popular manga and anime series created by Hiromu Arakawa, this smartphone title will be a strategic experience with roleplaying elements, in addition to the now-expected gacha mechanics seen in many other mobile games. Players will be able to roll for the chance to obtain various characters from the franchise, before taking them into turn-based battles.

Each character in Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile will have their own attacks to call upon, including flashy and damaging ultimate techniques that will look right at home in the show and manga. To help fans get a closer look, Square Enix has released several trailers to show off the characters and their moves.

the game will release on both iOS and Android on 4 August in Japan, a global release is still not firmed up just yet. Fans outside of Japan will have to wait a little longer in order to enjoy the company of the Elric brothers and their friends.

Fullmetal Alchemist (鋼の錬金術師) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa (荒川 弘). It was serialized in Square Enix’s Monthly Shōnen Gangan shōnen manga anthology magazine between July 2001 and June 2010. The series revolves around the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, and their journey in search of the “Philosopher’s Stone” in hopes to restore their bodies to before their failed attempt to bring back their mother through alchemy.