Key Highlights from Square Enix’s Latest Report
- The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has remarkably exceeded initial sales forecasts, amassing over two million copies sold worldwide.
- The release of Dawntrail, the newest expansion for Final Fantasy 14, has positively impacted the MMO division’s performance.
- Anticipation builds as the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is set to launch sometime in 2025.
In its latest fiscal report, Square Enix announced that the sales figures for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake have significantly surpassed their earlier expectations. Not typically one to declare such successes, Square Enix’s acknowledgment indicates a noteworthy achievement in the company’s gaming portfolio.
The Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake takes the beloved classic originally released on the NES and revitalizes it with an advanced HD-2D graphics engine, alongside various enhancements to improve user experience. Launched on November 14, 2024, the game achieved remarkable success, with almost one million physical copies sold within its first week in Japan alone. By December, sales escalated to over two million units globally, including both digital downloads and shipments.
Satisfaction echoed through Square Enix as they highlighted the strong sales performance of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake in their recent financial report. The company attributed this success to an increase in operating income within their HD Games division, which encompasses both console and PC titles. Additionally, the latest update in the MMO segment, particularly with Final Fantasy 14, also contributed to a rise in revenues.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s Remarkable Sales Success
Square Enix say that sales of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake exceeded expectations!https://t.co/sbOOcSWYhZ pic.twitter.com/AcReKIsNbf — Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) February 7, 2025
Historically, Square Enix’s financial reports often reveal a trend of unmet sales expectations. This was evident even with the launch of Final Fantasy 16, which reportedly sold three million units in its opening week. However, the company later revised its outlook, indicating that long-term sales did not match initial projections, which adversely affected anticipated revenues.
Past reports have similarly highlighted other franchises falling short of targets, such as Tomb Raider and Sleeping Dogs. Speculation surrounds the sales performance of the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for the PS5, as Square Enix hinted at its underwhelming figures. Interestingly, a recent exception was Trials of Mana, a remake that also exceeded sales expectations.
Given these recent sales developments, Square Enix is shifting its strategy towards embracing multi-platform releases. Historically known for its exclusive partnerships with PlayStation and Nintendo, the company has now decided to terminate exclusivity agreements, paving the way for wider accessibility across consoles and PC platforms for its upcoming titles.
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