Sales of Square Enix’s role-playing game, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, have exceeded expectations, according to the publisher.
During its financial results briefing session for the 9-month period ended in December 31, 2024, Square Enix revealed that sales of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake have exceeded the company’s expectations.
Net sales of Square Enix’s HD titles during the fiscal period ended in December 31, 2024, amounted to 394.5 million US Dollars, which is a Year on Year decline of 44.7 million US Dollars from net sales of 439.1 million US Dollars during the prior fiscal year. Despite this, the company’s operating profit went up by 12.4 million US Dollars, from 17.8 million US Dollars to 30.2 million US Dollars. Square Enix attributed the increased operating income mainly to stronger than expected sales of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
Meanwhile, net sales of Square Enix’s MMO division during the fiscal period ended in December 31, 2024, amounted to 289.2 million US Dollars, which is a Year on Year increase of 60.5 million US Dollars from net sales of 228.7 million US Dollars during the prior fiscal year. The company’s operating profit also went up by 19.1 million US Dollars, from 94.7 million US Dollars to 113.7 million US Dollars. Square Enix attributed the increased operating mainly to stronger than expected sales of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Square Enix attributed the increased operating income to the launch of the latest Final Fantasy XIV expansion pack, Dawntrail.
Lastly, net sales of Square Enix’s Smartphone/mobile games during the fiscal period ended in December 31, 2024, amounted to 370.1 million US Dollars, which is a Year on Year decline of 142.5 million US Dollars from net sales of 512.6 million US Dollars during the prior fiscal year. The company’s operating profit went down by 51.9 million US Dollars, from 88.7 million US Dollars to 36.8 million US Dollars. Square Enix attributed the decreased operating income to weak existing titles, royalty revenue recognized the previous fiscal year, and a content production account valuation write-down.
