Square Enix just shared its latest financial briefing, and even though the numbers are mixed, the message behind them is crystal clear! The company is hitting the reset button on how it makes and releases games.
After a few rough years filled with underperforming releases and too many short-term projects, Square Enix says it is now in the middle of a “three-year reboot” aimed at getting back on track. The main goals are:
- Go from quantity to quality
- Make sure there are consistent large-scale releases around its major IPs
- And make sure every big game launches on multiple platforms at once
In other words, no more scattered exclusives, no more failed experiments, just focused, high-quality games across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
A Division Back in the Green
Square Enix also confirmed that its HD Games sub-segment, that covers its console and PC titles, has officially “returned to profitability“.
Even though the overall net sales were down by 15%, operating income actually went up by 28.8%. The company explained this was thanks to lower development and marketing costs compared to last year’s lineup that included Kingdom Hearts releases on Steam.
MMOs like Final Fantasy XIV had lower sales and profits (no surprise, given how the latest expansion performed), and the smart device and browser segment also slowed down.
Interestingly, merchandising had the biggest win, jumping +32%, largely thanks to the Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering collaboration.
A New Multi-Platform Strategy
The most exciting part of Square Enix’s briefing might just be its new multi-platform plan. The company shared a chart outlining how it plans to release all future games simultaneously across PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
It is a major change for a studio long associated with PlayStation exclusivity, especially when you think of Final Fantasy.
This move raises an obvious question: will FFVII Remake Part 3 launch on PS5 only, or start on multiple platforms at once? That likely depends on if Sony’s exclusivity deal covered the entire trilogy, or just the first two parts.
What Is Next for Square Enix
The publisher listed several titles as part of its new multi-platform rollout. Some already released, but it included:
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
- Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (launching February 2026)
So far, this list is mostly centered around classic remakes, but if Square Enix is serious about its reboot phase, it is safe to expect future Final Fantasy titles and other series to follow the same plan.
Between a new focus on quality, smarter spending, and a clear move toward simultaneous multi-platform launches, it really does feel like the start of a new chapter for Square Enix!
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