The latest Square Enix financial results for Q1 of the fiscal year ending in March 2025 indicate that MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV saw an increase in sales of 1.5 billion yen (about $10,33 million) year-over-year for a total of 12.5 billion yen (~$86,12 million) in profits. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
On August 6, 2024, Square Enix released the financial results for Q1 (April-June 2024) of the fiscal year ending in March 2025. Aside for the increase in profits for Final Fantasy XIV due to the release of the recent Dawntrail expansion, Square Enix reported sales of 69,915 million yen (18.4% decrease year-over year,) operating income of 10,848 million yen (increase of 250.1% YoY) ordinary income of 15,297 million yen (an increase of 66.7% YoY,) and net income of 10,844 million yen (increase of 68.6% YoY.)
As for the smart device and PC browser business, Square Enix reported a 3.4 billion yen decrease YoY in sales for a total of 18.9 billion yen due to the weakness in existing titles. However, operating income in the same fields recorded 3 billion yen for an increase of 600 million yen YoY due to the optimization of operational costs. Furthermore, the amusement business and publishing performed well, with the company observing an increase in both sales and profits.
Final Fantasy XIV and its recent Dawntrail expansion is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Published: Aug 6, 2024 05:00 pm