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Final Fantasy 14 is still the load-bearing, reliable breadwinner for Square Enix, even with Dawntrail’s bumpy post-launch reception

Byadmin

Nov 11, 2024



Final Fantasy 14 has a bit of a problem—it’s made by Square Enix. Alright, maybe that’s a little harsh, but it’s sort of bearing out in the financials year after year. Back in August, it was observed that, even before the launch of the MMO’s recent expansion, Dawntrail, the game was carrying the weight of the company on its shoulders, keeping the company as profitable as it can be.

A recent set of financial results for the past fiscal year has continued to show that, yes—even with Dawntrail’s mixed, bumpy reception, Final Fantasy 14 (and Dragon Quest 10, to a lesser extent) is still the breadwinner, putting on its little tie and suit before going off to break its back and fund the company’s other ill-advised projects and underperforming AAA games (thanks, Automaton).



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