"Fantasy Earth Zero" was released in Mainland China during April 2007 by Square Enix's local branch. For its release in Taiwan, Square Enix and Gamepot partnered with Gamania. Annoucned for release in April 2007, it eventually released on July 25 that year under the title "Fantasy Wars". Due to the end of the licensing agreement, the Taiwanese version was shut down on July 1, 2013. A North American release through Gamepot's local branch was announced in January 2010, supported by Square Enix. The title went through several beta tests, refining the game balance and stability before its final release. Square Enix handled the game's localization, which was described as an easy process. It was released in Noted America on May 18, 2010. Its servers were shut down on March 24, 2011, less than a year after the game's debut in the region.