Square Enix's Popular Mobile Game 'Schoolgirl Strikers 2' Ends Service After 11 Years

Square Enix's popular mobile game, Schoolgirl Strikers 2 (hereinafter referred to as Sukusuto 2), ceased service on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM JST. After a long history spanning approximately 11 years since its launch in 2014, many fans have posted messages of gratitude and farewell on the social media platform "X."

The official account, "Moshune @ Schoolgirl Strikers 2," announced the service termination and expressed gratitude, stating: "To all commanders, thank you so much for your long-standing support and patronage!" In response, fans shared heartbroken cries like "😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭," "Ah, it's over," and "Thank you for everything so far." These were accompanied by numerous messages of appreciation for years of loyalty, such as "Thank you so much, Schoolgirl Strikers. I thoroughly enjoyed it for 10 years," and "Congratulations on 11 years."

News of the service termination quickly spread, with "Schoolgirl Strikers" even trending on Yahoo!, demonstrating the high level of public attention. Fans expressed their feelings for Sukusuto 2 by mentioning their favorite in-game characters, memorable scenes, and even specific content, asking, "Why were fishing and figure skating removed?"

Although the online service has ended, an offline version has been released, allowing players to continue enjoying the game's world. Furthermore, refunds for unused paid "Stella Coins" are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 0:00 JST.

From the development side, Kengo Tokusashi, who was in charge of music production, also posted a message of gratitude: "Creating music for this title was like school for me, too (11th grade)." This truly indicates that the work brightened a page of youth for both developers and players. "Thank you, Schoolgirl Strikers, see you again someday! Eterno!" — many commanders eagerly await that day.

The Context

Schoolgirl Strikers 2 (スクールガールストライカーズ2), often abbreviated as Sukusuto 2, is a popular Japanese mobile role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by Square Enix. Launched in 2014, it featured a cast of anime-style female characters (schoolgirls) who formed "Strikers" teams to fight mysterious enemies. The game combined elements of visual novels, character collection, and strategic combat, with a strong emphasis on character customization and storytelling. It gained a significant following for its engaging narrative, detailed character designs, and regular content updates throughout its 11-year run, becoming one of Square Enix's long-running mobile titles. The game's setting, "Eterno," is a recurring theme mentioned by fans and developers, signifying the world where the characters' adventures unfolded.