Square Enix Posts an 88.6% Operating-Income Jump After a Busy Final Fantasy Quarter

Square Enix’s latest first-quarter results show operating income up 88.6%, while net sales increased 32.3%. Within that result, the company’s video-game business recorded 51.8% revenue growth and a 91.8% increase in operating profit. The company’s HD-game performance benefited from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth reaching Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series consoles, alongside sales from other new releases and catalog titles.

Figures shared by Genki_JPN on X also show growth across several parts of Square Enix’s business. Publication net sales rose 11%, amusement net sales climbed 3.8%, and merchandising net sales increased 22.3%.

Square Enix Latest Financial Results!

– Net Sales: +32.3%
– Operating income: +88.6%

– HD Games net sales and profits up due to solid performance from games such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 and Xbox and The Adventures of Elliot. As well as growth in sales of… pic.twitter.com/P1kKOMOf8D

— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) August 10, 2026

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth helped lift HD-game results

The Switch 2 and Xbox Series versions of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth were among the releases credited with helping Square Enix’s HD-game division. The Adventures of Elliot also contributed to the rise in sales and profit, while older catalog games continued to bring in revenue.

Square Enix’s MMO segment recorded year-over-year gains in both sales and profit as well. The announcement of the new Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Evercold, was identified as one of the main factors behind that performance, although Final Fantasy XIV‘s profit increased only slightly. Player numbers picked up during the same general period, while development spending on Evercold continued toward 2027.

Evercold’s planned systems

Square Enix has also discussed changes that go beyond a routine patch cycle, including revamped “evolved” jobs, a raid series aimed at midcore players, and a new seasonal structure for the tomestone system. Bastion, a tank job that uses two shields, is one example of the expansion’s new ideas.

Mobile and browser games added to the growth

Games on smart devices and PC browsers also performed better during the quarter. The free-to-play 3v3 team boss-battle arena Dissidia Duellum: Final Fantasy and the free-to-play action roguelite Dragon Quest Smash/Grow both supported that increase.

Square Enix’s upcoming release slate

A separate release-slate post from Genki_JPN on X highlighted Square Enix’s currently announced lineup. The schedule includes projects from the Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest series:

• Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 — September 24
• Kingdom Hearts Collection — October 8
• Final Fantasy Resonance — October 22
• Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World — December 3
• Final Fantasy VII Revelation — Spring 2027
• Kingdom Hearts 4 — TBA
• Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams — TBA

With several releases still ahead, Square Enix has more chances to build on this quarter’s results. Share your thoughts in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.