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
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Devs Divided Over Use Of The Controversial “JPRG” Term
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth devs are in disagreement over the use of the "JRPG" term. The producer, Naoki Yoshida, thinks it's discriminatory.
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Games
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s Development “Progressing Quite Steadily,” Says Series Creator
The development of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake is "progressing quite smoothly," according to the creator of the series.
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Games
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake Sells Over 7 Million Copies Worldwide
As announced in a new tweet, Final Fantasy 7 Remake has sold over 7 million copies to date, along with its enhanced edition.
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Games
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis Has Already Accumulated Two Million Downloads
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis has gained over two million downloads since its launch, after grabbing the million milestone a few hours earlier.
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Games
Final Fantasy 14 Isn’t Going Free-To-Play, Yoshi-P Says
Naoki Yoshida, producer and director of Final Fantasy 14, has stated that the critically acclaimed MMORPG isn't going free-to-play.
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Games
Final Fantasy 16 Patch 1.10 Adds Settings For Adaptive Triggers Along With New Costumes
Final Fantasy 16 has received its next update which adds new settings, fixes various bugs, and implements quality-of-life changes.
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Games
FF16 And FF7 Remake Planned For Xbox, But Phil Spencer Won’t Push Square Enix
Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake are planned to arrive on Xbox, but Phil Spencer Says Square Enix needs to find its own rhythm.
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Games
Final Fantasy 16’s Development Started With 3 People; Ended Up With Over 300
The development of Final Fantasy 16 initially started with three people but eventually ended up with over 300 developers.
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Games
Final Fantasy 16 Devs Explain The Inspiration Behind Eikons
Final Fantasy 16 devs have recently unveiled the inspiration behind the idea of Eikons and the overall journey with the figures so far.
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eXputer Originals
Please Square Enix, Bring Back Xenogears
Square Enix's interest in reviving its classics is the long-awaited ray of hope and the ideal chance to resurrect adored gems like Xenogears.
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Games
Square Enix Reveals It Is Going To Focus On More AAA Titles Moving Forward
Square Enix has uncovered that it is going to put more focus on developing AAA titles and less so on mid-sized games moving forward.
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Games
Final Fantasy 14 Devs Wanted To Bring Pixel Remaster Series To The MMO
Naoki Yoshida has revealed that Final Fantasy 14 developers have wanted to bring Pixel Remaster games to the MMO, but found no success.
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Games
Final Fantasy 16 Was The Most-Played PS5 Entry In Japan During Its Launch Month
Square Enix's Final Fantasy 16 was seemingly the most-played PlayStation 5 game in Japan during its launch month period.
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Games
Final Fantasy 14 Finally Brings The Hammer Down On Ancient Alliance Roulette Exploit
Final Fantasy 14 has finally revealed a fix to one of the oldest exploits in the game—the manipulation of the Alliance Raid Roulette.
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Games
FF16 X FF14 Crossover Announcement Planned For Later This Year, Says Yoshi-P
FF16 is going to have a crossover with FF14, as discussed by the producer Yoshi-P. An announcement is planned for later this year.
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Games
Phil Spencer: “We Look Forward To Partnering Closely With Square Enix On Future Games”
Xbox head Phil Spencer has openly stated that the company will be partnering up with Square Enix to bring its future games to the platform.
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Games
Final Fantasy 14 Reveals System Requirements For Upcoming Graphics Overhaul
With a massive graphical rework on the horizon, Final Fantasy 14 reveals its updated system requirements at the North American Fan Fest.
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eXputer Originals
Final Fantasy 16 Is The Coolest Game of 2023
Its idealistic tale about the strength of human will, a lovable cast, and impossible scale make Final Fantasy 16 the coolest game of 2023.
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eXputer Originals
How Final Fantasy 16’s Lore Could Be Improved By Combining It With The FFXIV Universe
As Final Fantasy 16 continues to be a win for Square Enix, it's interesting to think about the ways in which it can be a part of FFXIV.
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eXputer Originals
Final Fantasy 16’s DLC Should Tie Up The Supporting Characters’ Loose Ends
Final Fantasy 16 conquered unfair odds, and a possible DLC sets the stage to fill the story's voids and flesh out underutilized characters.
