Los Angeles, California and Shinjuku, Japan would be the first recipients of Square Enix’s formally licensed cafes. The veteran recreation writer introduced right this moment that it will open places on each side of the Pacific, with each places set to open this spring.
“The cafe spaces will offer menu items inspired by multiple Square Enix IPs, while the adjoining shop spaces will carry a wide selection of official merchandise,” the corporate mentioned in a press launch. No additional particulars have been introduced simply but, reminiscent of what Square Enix game-inspired menu gadgets can be out there to eat and drink or what distinctive merch will likely be unique to every location.
The Los Angeles location will likely be operated by J-Pop Culture Cafe Inc. at 316 E. 1st St. in Little Tokyo, in the previous Mitsuru Sushi & Grill area. The Shinjuku location, at Paselabo Tower 1F / 2F / 3F, 3-36-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, will likely be operated by the Newton Corporation.
Food has lengthy been a staple of Square Enix’s greatest franchise, Final Fantasy, showing as therapeutic or stat-boosting gadgets, which implies we may see any variety of Final Fantasy-inspired meals or drinks on the cafes. Dragon Quest’s Slimes, in the meantime, appear ripe for inclusion – maybe in sweet type. Kingdom Hearts additionally comes to thoughts, although tying that one into these cafes is perhaps trickier given the Disney licensing issue.
Square Enix not too long ago announced that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S this yr, and Square Enix recreation director Tetsuya Nomura says that “development is progressing smoothly” on Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3.
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