Square Enix Holdings has released its consolidated financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2027, reporting significant growth in both revenue and operating profit. The company attributed its improved performance primarily to the strong results of its Digital Entertainment business, which includes its video game operations.
According to Famitsu, Square Enix recorded a 21.1% increase in overall sales compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year, while operating profit climbed by 42.2%. Its Digital Entertainment division performed even better, with sales increasing by 33.7% and operating profit rising by 63.5%.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and New Releases Boost Game Sales
Within the Digital Entertainment division, the HD Games segment, which covers PC and console titles, benefited from several new releases. Among the major contributors was FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, which launched on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S in June 2026, alongside The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.
Sales from Square Enix’s existing game catalog also contributed to the segment’s performance, highlighting the continued importance of older titles alongside newly released games.
The MMO segment also recorded higher net sales and operating income. This growth was supported by increased player activity following the announcement of the latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV.
Meanwhile, the company’s smartphone and browser game segment generated higher profits than during the previous fiscal year. Square Enix attributed this improvement mainly to the performance of Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Smash/Grow.
Square Enix Plans to Expand Existing and New IPs
Looking toward the future, Square Enix’s mid-term business plan outlines several priorities for strengthening its game business. These include increasing catalog sales and establishing a development structure capable of delivering new titles on a more regular basis.
The company also intends to revisit some of its established intellectual properties while developing and expanding new franchises. This approach is expected to help diversify its lineup and maintain a more consistent release schedule.
Three Major Games Currently in Development
Square Enix currently has three major titles highlighted in its upcoming release lineup:
- Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United – Scheduled for February 2027.
- Final Fantasy VII: Revelation – Scheduled for April 2027.
- Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams – Currently without a confirmed release date.
With strong performances across console, PC, MMO, and mobile games, Square Enix has reported positive results for the first half of its fiscal year. Its upcoming releases and plans to expand existing franchises could play an important role in sustaining that momentum throughout the coming years.
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