Square Enix Releases Sales Data Showing Decline in Physical Discs

Square Enix reported a 32.3% increase in net sales and an 88.6% increase in operating profit for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with digital versions accounting for 90.1% of all game sales.

Square Enix released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Net sales grew by 32.3%, and operating profit rose by 88.6% year-over-year. One of the primary drivers was Final Fantasy VII Rebirth following its release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S.

The release of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales also had a positive impact on the results. The game showed satisfactory results on PS5, Switch 2, PC, and Xbox.

However, the sales data proved most telling. Digital versions accounted for 90.1% of all games sold by Square Enix, representing about 6.65 million copies. Physical editions accounted for only 9.9%, or approximately 730,000 copies.

Capcom previously demonstrated a similar trend. Nintendo remains an exception, as its players continue to buy physical versions more frequently.

Square Enix also noted the success of its multiplatform strategy. The company reminded audiences of upcoming releases, including Dragon Quest XII and Kingdom Hearts IV.