The global gaming community is abuzz as Love Live! School idol festival 2 MIRACLE LIVE! announces a peculiar plan: the game will make its global debut in February 2024 and then unexpectedly close just three months later in May 2024. This groundbreaking rhythm game allows players to engage with a gacha system to acquire new idols, which, alongside the game itself, will also be unavailable after the closure. This decision by publisher Bushiroad is turning heads due to its unusual nature, raising questions about the game’s financial expectations and creating a unique form of FOMO for gacha fans.

Why is Love Live! School idol festival 2 MIRACLE LIVE! closing just three months after release?

The game's simultaneous launch and closure announcement indicates that the publisher may not expect the game to perform well financially, leading them to limit its availability. This move has sparked confusion and debate among fans and industry spectators.

Love Live! School idol festival 2 MIRACLE LIVE! is part of the Love Live! multimedia franchise which includes music, anime, and video games. The franchise is known for its engaging music and unique cast of characters, coming together to form idol groups that compete in performances. The series gained popularity as a rhythm game in Japan and has expanded into various forms of media, capturing the hearts of idol culture enthusiasts worldwide. The upcoming game's quick closure signals a significant but not altogether unsurprising shift, considering the predecessor game also went offline, marking a period of transition for Love Live! game fans.