Company Square enix decided to cancel the participation of developers Final Fantasy XIV in the game festival PAX East 2023. Due to the risk of coronavirus spread, management will leave the creators of the project in Japan.
“As you know, the COVID-19 virus (also known as the new coronavirus) spreads across East Asia. Unfortunately, taking into account the current situation in the region, Square Enix decided to cancel the participation of its Japanese employees in PAX East 2023. This is a difficult decision based on our desire to prevent the possible spread of the virus and give priority to the health and safety of our team and our fans, “the report said.
At PAX East 2023, Final Fantasy XIV developers planned to talk about the process of creating an artistic style of the game. Now their performance will be held March 1 at 04:00 Moscow time on the site Twitch.
PAX East 2023 autograph session and meeting with fans canceled.
At the same time, employees of the American division of the company are still planning to appear on the show with a stand where Final Fantasy XIV and a remake of Final Fantasy VII will be presented.
PAX East 2023 will be held from February 27 to March 1, 2023.
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