Last, but not least, he announced that Square Enix won’t host its own E3 livestream. We are going to work hard to ensure we develop high-quality games that our customers can enjoy over a long period of time.” “Everything comes down to the quality of our games. He believes that quality will be the key. Since the HD games segment (single-player games for consoles) underperformed in the latest financial results, Matsuda-san was asked what the plan is to improve their profitability. I also note that we will not engage in any marketing strategy that relies solely on pricing.” I will refrain from going into the details, but we have plans for initiatives to capture players throughout the year, so please keep an eye on our progress. Interestingly, still talking about the remake he also outlined the fact that the publisher has plans to capture new customers, but it looks like Square Enix intends to avoid tactics that rely solely on dropping the game’s price. We will refrain from commenting on the possibility of offering the title on additional platforms for now.” “We are pleased that we were able to top 3.5 million units given that we chose to produce and ship fewer physical disks due to the impact that we foresaw from the coronavirus outbreak.ĭisk sales were lower than we had initially anticipated, but growth in digital sales increased their percentage of the whole, which we expect to lead to a better gross margin. On the other hand, he opted not to comment on the possibility to releasing the game on other platforms. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to an underground resistance group calling themselves Avalanche as they fight against Shinra’s oppressive force.Today Square Enix published the questions and answers session of the latest quarterly financial presentation hosted by the publisher, and CEO Yosuke Matsuda offered interesting information about the Final Fantasy VII Remake and more.įirst of all, Matsuda-san was asked whether the publisher is satisfied with the initial 3.5 million units shipped by the Final Fantasy VII Remake.
The first game in the project is set in the eclectic and sprawling city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that goes deeper into the iconic characters and world than ever before.įINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE draws players into a world where the Shinra Electric Power Company, a shadowy corporation, controls the planet’s very life force.
Along with unforgettable characters and a story revered as one of the most powerful within video games, the game also features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.
The game has achieved exceptional digital sales which are continuing to increase.Ĭompletely rebuilt using the best of modern gaming technology, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre. Following glowing reviews from critics across the globe, Square Enix Ltd., today announced that FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE shipments and digital sales exceeded over 3.5 million worldwide in 3 days following its April 10 release.