Final Fantasy Brigade is a Japanese mobile/social video game for Mobage compatible mobile phones. The game features characters, monsters and locale all designed by Monster Octopus which is also working on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts Mobile. A closed beta was held in Japan last December 2011.[1] A smartphone and web version is expected to be offered some time later.[2] The game service officially started January 6, 2012.
The game's battle system is said to be reminiscent of the 2D Final Fantasy era. The player form a brigade of airships with other players and earn experience to make the brigade stronger.[3] Characters from the series will appear, such as Lightning (unlocked by purchasing the corresponding issue of Famitsu Mobage), and act as Legends, which are assist characters.
A long time ago, the country was protected by two crystals. However, one shattered and was scattered across the world, resulting in a monster invasion, while the other lost its shine. Only the ancient summon beasts can make the crystals glow again with their original shine, and so it's up to the player to travel to the world below on their airship and prove themselves in front of the summons.[3]