Square Enix Opens Mobile Development Studio In London

Square Enix has announced the opening of a new studio in London that will primarily be focused on developing high quality free-to-play mobile games. Square Enix London Mobile is currently working on two mobile titles based on the world-renowned Avatar: The Last Airbender and Tomb Raider IPs.

“At Square Enix London Mobile, our goal is to move the world through play and in order to do this, we need to grow our team with even more unique voices, varieties of perspectives and creative energy,” said Studio Head Ed Perkins in the official press release. “We have great games in development, access to Square Enix-owned IP and relationships with the world’s top entertainment companies, but our people will be the competitive advantage that fuels our success now and in the future.”

The London team has partnered with Canadian developer Navigator Games on the yet-untitled Avatar game and with California-based Crystal Dynamics on Tomb Raider Reloaded, which will feature elements from the original Tomb Raider games.

“It has been an incredible privilege to partner with Square Enix London Mobile on the creation of a game with such an iconic IP,” said Navigator Games CEO Will Moore. “The Avatar: The Last Airbender universe has so many layers and complex storylines to explore and we look forward to fully unveiling it and sharing it with all the incredibly passionate and loyal Avatar fans in the future.”

Tomb Raider Reloaded is set to launch on Android and iOS devices in 2022 while a launch window has yet to be announced for the untitled Avatar game.

Check out the Square Enix London Mobile official site for more info.