Square Enix is expanding the Final Fantasy franchise into NFTs, will partner with Enjin

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It was recently revealed that Square Enix, the company behind a number of popular video game IPs, has partnered with the cross-chain network Enjin to release NFTs related to Final Fantasy.

These digital items are set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 7 with a figurine and collector's cards in the books.

The concept of NFTs in video games and the gaming ecosystem has been a dodgy subject at best, with proponents on either side of the argument heavily weighing in.

While some have heralded it as the future, others have been quick to point out its many adverse impacts, especially on the environment. The move from Square Enix did not come as a surprise, though, as the company had repeatedly made its intentions of stepping into the blockchain market clear.

Tying up with Enjin, Square Enix is bringing a collection of digital cards and a figurine in celebration of Final Fantasy 7's silver jubilee. A press statement from the company explained that players will get the option to purchase Final Ffantasy 7 Art Museum Digital Card Plus trading cards and a Final Fantasy 7 BRING ARTS Action Figure - CLOUD STRIFE standard and Digital Plus edition collectible.

The pre-order for the former will go live later in the year, while the latter's standard and Digital Plus edition can already be pre-purchased from the official Square Enix Store. On the topic of the new partnership, Enjin executive Witek Radomski said

Regarding the trading cards, the statement revealed:

Regarding the action figure's Digital Plus edition, it stated:

Players will need to procure the Enjin wallet app, which can be downloaded through Google Play and the Apple App store. Interestingly, Square Enix introduced a disclaimer that "users will no longer be able