Image: Bushiroad / Kotaku / Cast of Thousands (Shutterstock) )Bushiroad International has announced the global release date of Love Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live through Twitter. The surprising part is that the same announcement also revealed that the game will be shut down after a few months, which is unexpected news.
Why This Gundam Anime Is Good For Newcomers And OGs AlikeLove Live! School Idol Festival 2 Miracle Live is a rhythm action and adventure game with an anime theme, serving as the sequel to Love Live! School Idol Festival. Following the closure of the original game in March 2023, players had the option to transfer their songs and cards to the Japanese version of Love Live! The Idol Festival of School 2 Miracle Live, which was launched in April 2023. However, the international release of the game series has been delayed, as reported by Touch Arcade.
The good news is that the game will be available for everyone in February, but the bad news is that it will be shut down by the end of May. On January 25, the Love Live! Twitter account announced the global release window for the sequel without providing an exact date. In the same tweet, the company also confirmed the unfortunate news of the game’s permanent closure on May 31. This aligns with the closure date of LLSIF2ML in Japan. Despite the remaining time before the game ceases to exist, the reaction to this news has been mixed, with many expressing disappointment and confusion. There is bewilderment as to why the company plans to release a game for such a short duration, especially with the added surprise of the game continuing to support microtransactions, despite its impending closure. The reasoning behind this decision is unclear.
This dual announcement has evoked both disappointment and utility; while fans have waited eagerly for the game for months, the approach of announcing the opening and closing dates in a single tweet has provided a time-saving convenience for all.