Popular JRPG development and publishing studio Square Enix is threatening to ban streamers who broadcast the ending sequences of its newest title, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. The game, which officially launches on March 18, is currently open to players who pre-ordered the title digitally, but cannot be streamed in its entirety due to restrictions put in place by Square Enix.
Developed by Team Ninja, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is an action-based JRPG that takes players back to the world of the very first Final Fantasy game. Like all Final Fantasy games, Stranger of Paradise is a story-driven adventure that delivers a prominent narrative combined with combat sequences. The game is centered around Jack Garland, a man determined to destroy Chaos, and his companions who aid him on his journey. Stranger of Paradise has been well reviewed ahead of its upcoming launch.
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Due to the narrative-heavy nature of the game, publisher Square Enix has decided to place restrictions on what parts of Stranger of Paradise content creators are able to show the public. According to Game Rant, Square Enix has published a set of “Gameplay Video & Livestreaming Guidelines” aimed to deter streamers from broadcasting the final act of the game. Square Enix's official website outlines specifically which parts of the game are prohibited from being shared: “Do not livestream, post videos, or post anything from the ending of the Game – including, without limitation, the content following the final battle up until “The End”, “To be Continued”, “Fin” or similar messaging is displayed.” The guideline message above does not go into great detail about when
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