Big games like Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth did not deliver expected profits for Square Enix, and didn't stabilize its operating losses.

Within the past two years, Final Fantasy fans have been treated to two major releases in the franchise that were met with critical acclaim. But according to Square Enix, Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have both failed to live up to the company's sales expectations.

Footage of the PlayStation 5 Pro running Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth shows off greatly improved visuals in comparison to the standard PS5's settings.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth potentially sees improvements to image quality and performance according to industry experts.

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn't meet its expectations with regards to profit.

Square Enix in a results briefing held on May 13 that was released today revealed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI did not meet its sales expectations.

Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, two large Square Enix games, both launched as PlayStation 5 exclusives. According to a Square Enix financial results briefing from May 2024 that is now availably publicly, profits from Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth failed to meet expectations.

Square Enix has admitted that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16 profits did not meet the company's expectations.

Square Enix has admitted it could have done a better job at managing its games to make sure they weren't cannibalizing each other and sneaking money out of their corporate sibling's pockets. Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu said as much in the company's financial results briefing in May,

Square Enix report deems Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy XVI commercial failures after disappointing release.