Is the SE FMA Mobile Game Outsourced to a Chinese Developer? Community Speculates on Zlongame or Tencent

Recently, a user on the NGA community posted a query regarding SE's 'Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile'. While the YouTuber reviewing the game praised its completion, they criticized the predatory character upgrade system. Based on the UI and monetization patterns, it was speculated that the game was outsourced to a Chinese developer, with some even questioning if it was a Tencent production.

The comment section immediately erupted. Many players pointed out that the art style and animation performance are strikingly similar to titles like 'Langrisser' and 'Sword of Convallaria' by Zlongame, fueling theories that the studio was the real developer.

The core of the controversy lies in the author's highly sensitive political stance. Veteran users recalled how 'My Hero Academia' (referred to by the Chinese community slang 'Ta Ying') mobile games were abruptly terminated due to public backlash over similar issues. Consequently, most believe it is highly unlikely ('99% impossible') for such a high-risk project to be released in the Chinese market.

Regarding the contradiction between the author's reputation and the outsourcing, some pragmatists suggested the project might have started before the controversy arose. Others noted that the mobile gaming industry's landscape is messy—pointing out that some Tencent-involved IP titles are still active in the Traditional Chinese market, proving that such arrangements are more common than they seem.