Square Enix has announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 (source: GameBiz). According to the report, the company saw large-scale growth in revenue and all profit metrics, with operating profit up 88.6% year-over-year.
The strong performance was driven by Square Enix’s digital entertainment (video game) business, which saw revenue grow by 51.8% and operating profit grow by 91.8% year-over-year. According to the company, all categories of its game business (HD games, MMO, mobile/PC) saw improved performance, with sales of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales highlighted as steady contributors in the console sector.
Additionally, Square Enix’s catalogue titles (games released in past fiscal years) also saw a boost in sales compared to the previous year, contributing to overall revenue and operating profit.
Over in the MMO/mobile/browser sector, Final Fantasy XIV saw increased revenue and player activity, but profit margins increased only slightly due to expenses related to the game’s upcoming expansion. The live-service titles Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Smash/Grow were highlighted as high contributors to both revenue and profits.
