Square Enix cuts up to 137 UK jobs and similar US roles, centralizing development in Japan to save 3 billion yen annually.

Square Enix is laying off staff across its North American and European offices as part of a major restructuring to centralize development in Japan, improve efficiency, and strengthen global publishing. Up to 137 jobs are at risk in the UK, with similar cuts in the US, aiming for annual savings of 3 billion yen. The company plans to automate 70% of QA work using AI by 2027 and has closed overseas studios, following a trend among Asian publishers.