The days of Square Enix making loads of medium-budget games might be over, as it outlines its new medium-term business plan.
Square Enix might not be a developer that always hits it out of the park, but you can’t say that it doesn’t have a pretty broad portfolio. Only problem is, even with its tentpoles like Final Fantasy, its games never quite seem to meet its expectations. Just last month it was reported that the developer had to take a $140 million loss as it cancelled several games. Now, Square Enix has shared its new medium-term business plan for the fiscal years 2025-2027, and it sounds like some big changes are being planned. For one, as odd a plan as it might sound given it does release games on various platforms, Square Enix will be moving to a multiplatform strategy.
“For HD titles, the Group will aggressively pursue a multiplatform strategy that includes Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs,” writes Square Enix. “Especially, in regards to major franchises and AAA titles including catalog titles, it will build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles.” Essentially, it sounds like it wants to be able to bring more of its titles to various platforms, where currently certain games might only release on the Switch or PS5. It went on to mention mobile titles, writing, “it will also devise a platform strategy for SD titles that includes not only iOS and Android, but also the possibility of PC launches.”
