Square Enix is one of the most important video game companies today. Although it has such famous franchises as Kingdom Hearts in Dragon Quest, it seems that the Japanese company is about to make a change in its launch strategies. Previously similar games Final Fantasy They were launched with a temporary exclusivity on Sony consoles, but now it seems that this will not be the case for their next titles, opting for a multi-platform debut from the start.
This was announced through a document that sets out the strategic moves the Japanese company will make in the coming years. These changes range from “strengthen customer touch points“to settings”quantity to quality” for title releases.
“The group will actively pursue a multi-platform strategy that includes Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. Especially when it comes to major franchises and AAA titles, including catalog titles, this will create an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles.”
This means that the names are liked Final Fantasywhich used to have a temporary exclusivity, as was the case with Final Fantasy 16 Square Enix, which launched on June 22, 2023 exclusively for the PlayStation 5 with a PC version due out in 2024, is now planning for the following games to arrive simultaneously on other consoles, with reference to Xbox and Nintendo. These devices don’t have these franchises yet, at least in the current installments like the numbered saga or remakes.
For those who don’t know Final Fantasy VII Remake It debuted exclusively for the PlayStation 4 on April 10, 2020. An enhanced version was later released for the PlayStation 5 and PC. however, It hasn’t arrived on Xbox yet. However, as for the changes Square Enix plans to make, we could see future releases debuting on the same day on Sony and Microsoft consoles, and possibly the rumored Switch 2.
On the other hand, they also ensure that “concentrate” in the products they develop in-house so that they reflect the maximum imagination of their employees. This is reflected in the quality of their titles, which will directly affect the development of Square Enix games.
Balance between a “product release” approach that maximizes your employees’ insights and a “go-to-market” approach that uses customer voice and data to inform development efforts. “It will aim to achieve a regular release cadence, focusing its development efforts and investment on titles with significant potential to enjoy customer love for years to come.”
On the other hand, it’s unclear whether Square Enix’s core products will make it to Nintendo, given that their devices have various specifications to Xbox or PC.
This is due to the fact that one of Square Enix’s most popular titles received harsh criticism, reaching a score of 64 on Metacritic. We refer to Prophesiedrole-playing game that debuted in early 2023, and this To this day, it continues to receive “mixed” reviews. and Steam.
