Square Enix faces a $140 million loss due to canceled projects, leading to a focus on fewer, high-quality titles with AI tech and larger budgets.

Square Enix, the video game company behind Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises, is expecting a $140 million loss due to "content abandonment losses" from canceled projects. The company's president, Takashi Kiryu, aims to revise game development processes, focusing on fewer, high-quality titles and applying AI technology. The company plans to prioritize larger-budget games like Dragon Quest XII and Kingdom Hearts IV.

April 30, 2024
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