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Square Enix denies going private after report sends stock surging

GamesIndustry.biz reports Square Enix has denied it is exploring a take-private deal after a Japanese magazine story sent its stock up 8.3%. The company says no such plan is under …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Square Enix Q1 profit soars following Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch on Switch 2 and Xbox

Square Enix’s first quarter surged on the back of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Switch 2 and Xbox launch, with profit up 175.5% to ¥13.2 billion. Digital Entertainment was the main …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Square Enix FY26 operating income surges 34.9% despite net sales decline

Square Enix’s FY26 results show a familiar live-service-to-premium pivot paying off: net sales fell 8.3%, but operating income jumped 34.9% thanks to stronger HD game sales and better catalogue performance. …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 months, 1 week ago
Square Enix revenues continue to decline over past nine months to $1.3bn

Square Enix's revenues have dropped to $1.3 billion over the past nine months, signaling a worrying trend for the company. This decline is attributed to disappointing earnings from new titles, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Square Enix is sticking with Unreal 4 for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3

Square Enix's decision to stick with Unreal Engine 4 for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 may surprise some developers expecting a shift to Unreal Engine 5. This choice impacts …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Square Enix artist and character designer Toshiyuki Itahana leaves Square Enix after 25+ years

Toshiyuki Itahana's departure from Square Enix after 25 years marks a significant shift in the company's creative landscape. Known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, his exit could …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Square Enix investor calls for "concrete countermeasures addressing critical management issues"

Square Enix's third-largest investor, 3D Investment Partners, is urging the company to implement significant management changes due to a notable decline in earnings. This situation raises concerns for developers, particularly …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Major shareholder denounces Square Enix for 'sluggish' revenue and profit margins

3D Investment Partners has raised concerns over Square Enix's financial performance, highlighting sluggish revenue and profit margins. This criticism points to potential management issues that could impact the company's future …

News Game Developer · 9 months, 2 weeks ago