Square Enix statistics 2026: Revenue, franchises & company facts

Square Enix generated ¥297.7 billion in FY2026 with operating income surging 34.9%. Final Fantasy has sold 212 million units.

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Square Enix is one of Japan’s most storied game publishers — home to Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Space Invaders. FY2026 (April 2025–March 2026) saw net sales fall 8.3% to ¥297.7 billion, but operating income surge 34.9% to ¥54.7 billion as the company’s strategic pivot to fewer, higher-quality titles paid off. Final Fantasy has sold 212 million units worldwide. Dragon Quest has sold 97 million units. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is confirmed for Spring 2027.

Square Enix key statistics

  • ¥297.7 billion (~$1.95B) — FY2026 net sales (March 31, 2026).
  • ¥54.7 billion (~$345M) — FY2026 operating income, up 34.9% YoY.
  • 212 million units — Final Fantasy franchise (June 2026).
  • 97 million units — Dragon Quest franchise (2026).
  • $300 million — Square Enix sold Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, and Square Enix Montréal to Embracer Group in 2022.
  • Final Fantasy VII Revelation — announced June 5, 2026, Spring 2027 release.
  • Square Enix was the #1 publisher on Metacritic in 2025.

Square Enix revenue

FY2026: net sales down 8.3%, operating income up 34.9%

  • FY2026 net sales: ¥297,661 million (~$1.95B) — down 8.3% from prior year.
  • FY2026 operating income: ¥54,736 million (~$345M) — up 34.9% year-on-year.
  • HD Games (console/PC) segment saw stronger profitability driven by steady new title sales and higher catalogue sales (Square Enix FY2026 briefing PDF).
  • The revenue decline reflects the disposal of western studios and reduced title count; the profit improvement reflects lower development costs and higher-margin digital sales.
MetricFY2026FY2025Change
Net Sales¥297.7B¥324.7B-8.3%
Operating Income¥54.7B¥40.6B+34.9%

Final Fantasy franchise

Final Fantasy has sold over 212 million units — confirmed June 2026

  • 212 million units as of June 2026.
  • Progression: 200M (March 2025) → 203M (July 2025) → 207M (December 2025) → 212M (June 2026).
  • Best-selling individual entry: Final Fantasy VII (1997) — 15.7 million copies.
  • FF VII Rebirth (2024): approximately 5.6 million.
  • FF VII Remake (2020): approximately 8.7 million.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation confirmed for Spring 2027

  • Announced at Summer Game Fest June 5, 2026 — the third and final part of the FFVII Remake trilogy.
  • Release: Spring 2027, all platforms simultaneously including Xbox and Switch 2.
  • The announcement confirmed Revelation as the series’ conclusion; development in full swing per Square Enix.

Dragon Quest franchise

Dragon Quest has sold over 97 million units

  • 97 million units as of mid-2026.
  • Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (2024): approximately 9.5 million.
  • Dragon Quest XI (2017): approximately 7–8 million.
  • Dragon Quest Walk (mobile, 2019): $2 billion lifetime revenue.

The western studios sale (2022)

Square Enix sold Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal and Square Enix Montréal to Embracer Group for $300 million

  • Announced May 2022; completed August 2022.
  • Sale included: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, Square Enix Montréal, plus 50+ back-catalogue games and IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief, and Legacy of Kain.
  • Price: $300 million — widely considered below market value for the assets included.
  • Square Enix’s stated rationale (2022 shareholder letter): “to build stronger business foundations by revamping our portfolio of titles and studios, thereby enabling us to be selective and focus on key titles.”
  • Crystal Dynamics and the Tomb Raider IP subsequently moved to Embracer, then to Fellowship Entertainment after Embracer’s restructuring.

Square Enix best-selling games

RankGameYearSales
1Final Fantasy VII199715.7M
2Final Fantasy X2001~13.9M
3Final Fantasy VIII199911.3M
4Dragon Quest III / HD-2D Remake1988/20249.5M
5Final Fantasy XIII20099.3M
6Final Fantasy IX20008.9M
7Final Fantasy VII Remake20208.7M
8Final Fantasy VII Rebirth2024~5.6M
9Dragon Quest V19928.0M

Square Enix historical milestones

  • 1975Enix founded. 1983 — Square founded.
  • 1986Dragon Quest launches in Japan.
  • 1987Final Fantasy launches in Japan.
  • 1997Final Fantasy VII — 15.7M copies, one of the most influential games ever.
  • 2003Square and Enix merge to form Square Enix.
  • 2009Acquires Eidos Interactive (Tomb Raider, Deus Ex).
  • May 2022Sells Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal, SE Montréal to Embracer for $300 million.
  • February 2024Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches on PS5.
  • March 2025Final Fantasy franchise crosses 200 million units.
  • June 2026Final Fantasy franchise at 212 million units. FFVII Revelation announced.
  • FY2026Revenue ¥297.7B (-8.3%), operating income ¥54.7B (+34.9%).