# Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and other JRPGs help Square Enix to sales boost amid multi-platform pivot

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-and-other-jrpgs-help-square-enix-to-sales-boost-amid-multi-platform-pivot/
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:03:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T13:23:36+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-and-other-jrpg-hits-help-square-enix-to-a-21-9-percent-sales-boost-as-multi-platform-pivot-to-switch-2-and-xbox-pays-off/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Square Enix sales rose 21.9% to 163.1 billion yen.
- Rebirth performed solidly after launching on Xbox and Switch 2.
- The company linked stronger results to new and catalogue games.

## Summary

Square Enix reported higher sales and operating income for the first half of its financial year, citing stronger game sales and growth in its Digital Entertainment business. The results suggest its move to release major games across more platforms is helping performance, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth selling well after arriving on Xbox and Switch 2.

For the six months to 30 September, net sales rose 21.9% year on year to 163.1 billion yen, about US$1.03 billion. Digital Entertainment operating income reached 32.8 billion yen, up from 16.8 billion yen two years earlier; Square Enix attributed the improvement to new and catalogue titles, including Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot. Final Fantasy 14 activity also increased following the announcement of its next expansion, while Final Fantasy Resonance launched after the reporting period.

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