Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Underperforms, Impacting Square Enix's Financial Goals

Sales of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are significantly lower than its predecessor, affecting the company's profit forecasts and strategic planning.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's sales are about half of what its predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, achieved in the same timeframe.
Square Enix may revise its profit forecasts due to the underwhelming performance of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
The company's strategic shift away from mid-budget titles could be risky if flagship games underperform.
Despite the sales shortfall, development for the third installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy is underway, targeting a 2027 release.
Square Enix is exploring a greater diversity in its game offerings, including potential expansions into indie and other non-mainstream titles.