Overview

• Square Enix has officially activated its three-year 'Reboots and Awakens' plan, prioritizing 'quality over quantity' in game development.
• The strategy includes consolidating all game development under unified studio management to streamline operations and share in-house expertise.
• Recent cancellations, including the mobile game Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link, reflect a rigorous review of projects to reallocate resources toward higher-quality titles.
• Fiscal 2025 results show an 8.9% drop in net sales but a 24.6% rise in operating income, driven by cost controls and successes like Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and FFXIV Dawntrail.
• Square Enix's multiplatform strategy is exemplified by Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade being announced as a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2.