Square Enix has nice confidence in its forecasts for the upcoming fiscal yr.
Square Enix has printed its earnings for the third quarter of FY2019 [PDF], and the yr up to now.
In the report, the writer revealed that though Just Cause 4, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider boosted the general gross sales in comparison with final yr, the latter’s particular person gross sales had been beneath expectations. Square Enix is hoping Just Cause Four gross sales develop with new updates, and thru “other initiatives” – probably reductions in This fall.
Exact numbers weren’t revealed for Just Cause 4, however the firm mentioned Shadow of the Tomb Raider shipped 4.12 million copies by the top of the quarter, after beginning off weak at launch.
As a part of the identical name, Square Enix additionally reiterated beforehand revealed targets for FY2020, particularly the third quarter (October – December, 2019). Though this explicit goal could slip, the writer is assured FY2020 could have document earnings.
When requested, Square Enix declined to share specifics, however mentioned bulletins might be made within the lead-up to E3 2019. It additionally talked about that it’s trying to reduce down on the time between game announcement and launch, so no matter massive game it has in retailer for Q3 FY2020, it’s probably going to be introduced round E3 and launched this yr.
It’s doable the title will slip to 2020, but it surely shouldn’t be out later than March – the top of FY2020. Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the obvious candidate right here, however there’s all the time an opportunity another massive game is in growth that has but to be formally introduced.
The Avengers Project might be it, however contemplating how little we’d seen and heard of it – formally and unofficially – it’s not more likely to be within the operating.
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