Overview
- Square Enix raised its full-year net sales forecast to ¥310,000 million and its operating income target to ¥59,000 million on Wednesday following improved first-half results.
- For the six months ending September 30 the company reported net sales of ¥163.1 billion, a 21.9% year‑on‑year rise, and a marked increase in Digital Entertainment operating income to ¥32.8 billion.
- Digital sales now account for just over 89% of total revenue, with western physical unit sales falling year‑on‑year as consumers shift to downloads.
- Square Enix attributes the gains to strong performance from recent releases such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot plus increased player activity for Final Fantasy XIV after the Evercold expansion announcement.
- Management plans to keep prioritizing simultaneous, cross‑platform launches — including Final Fantasy VII Revelation on April 8, 2027 — a strategy that could sustain revenue and free resources for new projects and live‑service support.