Square Enix Reveals Ambitious 3-Year Reboot Plan Amid Dragon Quest XII Silence

Square Enix just finished its financial briefing for fiscal year 2025. At the meeting, the company told investors about its ongoing reboot strategy. The goal is clear: Square Enix wants to become a multiplatform powerhouse over the next three years, putting quality over quantity and releasing games simultaneously on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC.

Since last year, Square Enix has been focusing on a strategic shift away from a fragmented development approach and toward a more unified, cross-platform approach. The company is spending money to boost productivity and reorganizing its domestic studios so that all of its teams can work together toward this new goal. The goal is to get Square Enix to a point of operational stability and financial viability where they can release high-quality HD games every year, on par with big companies like Capcom and SEGA.

The company's executives discussed plans for "foundational stability," which means balancing the company's financial health with its ability to generate new ideas and bring the brand back to life. Some might think that three years is a long time, but Square Enix is sure that this steady approach will set it up for long-term success.

A big part of Square Enix's multiplatform strategy is getting ready for the Nintendo Switch 2, which they think will be a huge hit around the world. This confidence is shown by recent remasters like Final Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade and Bravely Default HD Remaster. Other new games, like Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, have already come out on all major platforms, such as the Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.

Square Enix thinks that some games will get updates for the Switch, most likely with better resolution and frame rates. People hope these updates will be free, but the company hasn't said for sure if they will be paid downloads. Fans are especially interested in seeing if games like Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age, which Square Enix just republished around the world, will also be made available on the Switch 2.

Another big change is that the studios that make mobile games are now working together as one. Before, Square Enix had several internal teams working on mobile games, but many of them didn't make any money. The goal of this restructuring is to cut down on waste and make their mobile business more profitable, which is a smart move in a market that is known for being very competitive.

When asked about Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, Yuji Hori, a legend at Square Enix, gave a short answer that focused on how hard people were working on the project without giving away any specifics. This quietness is typical of the company as a whole; Square Enix doesn't talk about long-term projects until they're almost ready to come out.

In the past, the company has mostly talked about titles that are about to come out rather than projects that are still a long way off. For example, Infinity Strash and other Dragon Quest remakes got most of the attention in the past few years, while Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate stayed secret. In the same way, there isn't much news about the Kingdom Hearts series until other projects are finished or canceled.

With Dragon Quest Day coming up, people aren't expecting too much. The event will probably mostly be about updates for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakes, along with news about the Switch 2 and how it might affect Dragon Quest games. There are rumors that Nintendo will announce Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate during their Nintendo Direct in June. However, most people agree that any news will be very limited and unlikely to be more than a teaser or confirmation that the game is still being worked on.

Square Enix's three-year plan to reboot is a slow, steady move toward a future with games on multiple platforms. The company is clearly focused on quality and efficiency, and there are good examples of recent successful remasters. This should help them get back on top of the industry.

While Dragon Quest Day is still the main focus for real updates, investors and fans will be closely watching how Square Enix implements this reboot strategy. They hope that the next few years bring steady growth and fun multiplatform experiences.