Yu Miyake Steps Down as Dragon Quest Producer in Square Enix Restructuring

Miyake to lead smartphone division, with Nier Automata's Yosuke Saito considered for his role, amid efforts to enhance in-house game development quality.

Yu Miyake, a long-standing producer for the Dragon Quest series since 1992, is stepping down from his role.
Miyake is reportedly moving to oversee Square Enix's smartphone games division, with Nier Automata's producer Yosuke Saito being considered to replace him.
The restructuring at Square Enix, including Miyake's reassignment, is part of a broader effort to focus on higher quality in-house game development.
Delays in the development of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate are cited as a contributing factor to the reorganization.
Square Enix aims to diversify its game lineup and reduce reliance on external developers as part of its restructuring plans.