Square Enix
Square Enix, founded in 1975, stands as one of the world’s most popular game publishers with a rich history spanning decades. Despite the passage of time, their dedicated fanbase remains unfazed. Renowned for iconic titles like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, Square Enix has left an indelible mark on the gaming industry globally. The critically acclaimed Life is Strange series is also among their successes. Here, you’ll find the latest news on Square Enix, covering games, staff, business dealings, and more.
- Year Founded: 2003
- Founders: Yasuhiro Fukushima, Masafumi Miyamoto
- Subsidiaries: Crystal Dynamics, Tokyo RPG Factory, Beautiful Game Studios, Square Enix Europe
- CEO: Yosuke Matsuda
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			Games  New Details On Star Ocean: The Divine Force Coming In Late JuneNew information about Star Ocean: The Divine Force will be coming out at the end of June, according to a new tweet from the company. 
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			Games  Final Fantasy VII New Details To Be Unveiled Next MonthTetsuya Nomura recently stated in a live stream that new information for Final Fantasy VII's 25th anniversary would be revealed next month. 
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			Games  Final Fantasy XV Took Nearly 6 Years To Reach 10 Million Units SoldFinal Fantasy XV has sold a staggering amount of 10 million copies worldwide, reaching this milestone after nearly 6 years since release. 
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			Games  Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition Receives New RatingRating for Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition has seemingly been updated in Australia, leading to many speculations among the community. 
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			Games  The DioField Chronicle Receives New RatingThe DioField Chronicle has seemingly been rated in Brazil, suggesting that an official release date announcement could be following soon. 
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			Games  Final Fantasy XVI Is “Pretty Much” Complete, Says ProducerFinal Fantasy XVI is almost complete, after a long time spent polishing and debugging the game, says Naoki Yoshida in a recent interview. 
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			Industry  Industry Insider Possibly Hinting At Potential SQUARE ENIX AcquisitionAccredited industry insider, Jeff Grubb, hints at the possibility of a SQUARE ENIX acquisition happening due to the recent subsidiary buyout. 
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			Industry  Yuji Naka Filed Lawsuit Against SQUARE ENIX After Being Removed As DirectorRecently, Yuji Naka revealed how he sued SQUARE ENIX after being removed as the Director of Balan Wonderworld, apologizing for the game. 
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			Industry  Yosuke Matsuda Says Japanese Developers Shouldn’t Imitate Western TitlesRemnants of various cultures are etched into the video games we love and cherish. Colossals of video game developers like SQUARE ENIX illustrate a specific region throughout their alluring titles.… 
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			Games  Producer Teases Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins DLCsStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin finally came out last month on the 25th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise. Although the reviews for the game have been average, the… 
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			PlayStation  Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Tops Sales In JapanSquare Enix marked the 35th anniversary of its Final Fantasy franchise with the release of its new action RPG, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. It is an alternative version… 
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			PC  Stranger of Paradise PC Port Is A Performance Mess, Players ComplainStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins PC port is currently exclusively on the Epic Games Store and not available on any other storefront for PC, including Steam. Being a Final… 
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			PlayStation  Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Demo File Size LeakedThe 35th anniversary of Final Fantasy is upon us and the franchise is getting a new game to celebrate it. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is coming out on… 
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			Games  Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Performed Below Expectations Says Square EnixMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy launched in October last year to reasonably positive reception from players and critics. Although the combat got some criticism for being generic, the overall game… 
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			Games  Final Fantasy 14 Free Trials Are Resuming Next WeekDwelling on the chronicles of Final Fantasy XIV leaves one with a shot of elated nostalgia. This title has embedded itself as one of the most prominent MMORPGs in this… 
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			Games  Final Fantasy 14 Receiving First Graphical Update In 7.0 PatchSquare Enix is recognized for some of the amazing fantasy titles that it has crafted. The love-child of Square Enix, Final Fantasy XIV, is regarded as one of the best-executed… 
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			Industry  Square Enix Hosting A Broadcast For Final Fantasy 7 25th AnniversaryFinal Fantasy VII has been one of the defining games of the series. Both the original and the remake made a lot of money. FFVII has garnered the most critical… 
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			Industry  Yoshi-P Asks Fans To Halt Toxicity Towards FFXIV DevelopersToxicity is relatively common in gaming communities. When fans don’t like something, the developers feel its brunt. Social media is the primary source of this toxicity. Hateful comments are regular… 
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			Games  Info About The Next FFXIV Expansion Coming End of February, Says Yoshi-PFinal Fantasy XIV was a huge success for Square Enix in 2013. The game’s vast subscriber base helped the company during a poor fiscal year. The game reached 25 million registered players… 
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			Industry  Japanese Game Developers Taking Notice of NFTsAccording to various Japanese Game Developers, NFT could play an important role in gaming, among these is also Yosuke Saito from Square Enix. 


















