Final Fantasy Agito Final Fantasy Agito was a free - to - play video game for iOS and Android platforms and is a follow - up to " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . The game was a legitimate entry in the " " series , and Hajime Tabata and Takeharu Ishimoto returned as producer and composer respectively . On June 10 , 2014 , a localization was announced alongside the release of " Final Fantasy Type - 0 HD " , but this never materialized . The game was scheduled to end service on the 30th of November 2015 , but Square Enix said they would announce a " reborn " version during Tokyo Game Show . The new version was revealed on September 18 , 2015 as Final Fantasy Type - 0 Online , which was released for mobile devices and PC in Japan in 2016 . Gameplay . Players begin by customizing their character , choosing their appearance and weapon before starting off as a Class Twelfth student in Akademeia . The player is accompanied by a moogle and can ride chocobos later . The player can interact with various NPC students and teachers . The player can also develop bonds by playing minigames and conversing with the members of Class Zero from the previous game , excluding Machina Kunagiri and Rem Tokimiya . The game is divided into single - player missions , while the final part of each installment involve multiplayer sections where players take on bosses . After each encounter , their performance across the installment is ranked and they are promoted to a new class accordingly . Combat is based around the Active Time Battle system , utilizing turn - based mechanics and an action gauge which charges after each action . Combat is automated and players can issue actions by touching the screen . Actions , involving both physical and magical attacks , can be arranged into chains to execute combos , although each one takes time to cool down before it can be used again . Battles consist of a number of turns wherein players eliminate a select group of enemies . Members of Class Zero can be obtained and summoned once per battle for a short duration of time . The Killsight instant death ability also returns , where a carefully timed action enabling the character to kill an enemy with a single blow . The speed of in - game battles can be adjusted to suit individual players . A core part of the system as a whole is a job system , whereby the player character can be assigned different jobs , which change their abilities accordingly . The game will be released in installments similar to " Final Fantasy Dimensions " , and players will be presented with choices that will influence the story of the next installment . While the core game is confirmed to be free , players have the option to pay for items , such as healing potions . Story . The game is set in the country of Orience during the first cycle in the spiral of history , although not officially described as a prequel to " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . The developers have stated that the history of " Agito " changes in the middle and becomes different than " Type - 0 " making it a alternate spiral of history with the same settings , so players are directed to the history were the Agito is born . The player takes control of a customized character educated in Akademeia , joining characters from " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " , albeit they are in different classes . New characters Miyu Kagerohi , Lean Hampelmann and Tono Mahoroha were introduced but little is known about them . The story is set to alter with player choices . It is planned to lead to a different conclusion than " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " cementing its status as a parallel companion game . The release of chapters began in May 2014 and is planned to conclude in August to September . Characters . Returning characters . The playable cast of " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " appears , but aside from Ace , they have been reassigned to different classes . Development . The idea for " Final Fantasy Agito " originated with the early origins of " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " , meant to be a mobile game called " Final Fantasy Agito XIII " . Even after the game ' s platform and name changed , Hajime Tabata liked the ' Agito ' title , and decided to return to his original concept , deciding to use the player - choice mechanic the original would have boasted . In an interview , Tabata said he considered " Type - 0 " as the prototype for " Agito " . In contrast to the original ' s dark and brutal story and atmosphere , " Agito " is intended to be lighter in tone , as reflected in the game ' s music , although serious moments are also incorporated . The first hint of the existence of " Final Fantasy Agito " came in April 2013 , when Square Enix trademarked the name . While this was nothing new in terms of the company ' s operating procedure , it did incite speculation . The game ' s official announcement came later when Square Enix released details about the game in the September issue of " Famitsu " . Those who pre - registered online could get special street clothes to wear , while those who purchased the final volume of " " acquire a code for outfits inspired by the character Kurasame Susaya . Thinking that it would please the core fans " Final Fantasy Agito " was released as a smartphone title , but it is very easy to play and most of the players are newcomers . The team decided to also develop the game for PS Vita because before distributing the smartphone version , there was demand by the core fans asking for Agito on Vita in Square Enix ' s player surveys . The content between the smartphone and Vita versions was to be the same , but the player could operate the PS Vita version with the device buttons making the action aspect more enjoyable . Many people who play the smartphone version do it in their free time , but the PS Vita version could be played for longer periods of time , and Square Enix planned to make updates that met each new need , progressing in a way that can respond flexibly to how players play . As " Final Fantasy Agito " on its own is a free to play game , the packaged version would come with various perks . A PlayStation Vita version named " Final Fantasy Agito + " was announced to be released later . Square Enix later announced that the port was delayed . Originally scheduled for release on January 15 , 2015 , the release date was changed to ' TBA ' . The stated reason was that technical issues were found in the game that required attention . The company apologized for the delay , and assured fans they were using the delay to improve the overall quality of the game . On September 17 , 2015 , Square Enix announced the cancellation of " Final Fantasy Agito + " for Vita . It was later stated that the cancellation was due to critical technical problems including server cross - compatibility and problems with the multiplayer . Kazuya Nakai , Nana Mizuki , Tomoyuki Higuchi , Yū Kobayashi , Chiemi Ishimatsu Etymology . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " was originally called " Final Fantasy Agito XIII " and this is likely where " Final Fantasy Agito " gets its name . Agito is also a term in Orience , being the name of the mythical messiah who will appear at Tempus Finis .