Square Enix President Proclaims Quality Over Quantity As Lineup Gets Trimmed
Square Enix President Proclaims Quality Over Quantity As Lineup Gets Trimmed
Square Enix Holdings Co Ltd (OTC:SQNXF) is undergoing a strategic shift in its game development approach, aiming to release fewer titles but explore a more diverse range of genres, according to the company's president, Takashi Kiryu.
史克威尔艾尼克斯控股有限公司（场外交易代码：SQNXF）总裁桐生隆表示，该公司正在进行游戏开发方法的战略转变，目标是减少游戏发行量，但探索更多样化的游戏类型。
In a recently published English-translated investor Q&A from November (via IGN), Kiryu addressed concerns about the company's limited portfolio diversity and its need for stronger marketing.
在最近发布的11月（通过IGN）英文翻译的投资者问答中，Kiryu谈到了对该公司投资组合多样性有限及其需要加强营销的担忧。
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Kiryu candidly admitted Square Enix has been somewhat reliant on the success of RPG franchises like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, stating: "We have tended to be overly reliant on certain gameplay styles or genres."
桐生坦率地承认，史克威尔艾尼克斯在某种程度上依赖于《勇者斗恶龙》和《最终幻想》等角色扮演游戏系列的成功，他说：“我们往往过于依赖某些游戏风格或类型。”
He noted the evolving tastes of gamers, emphasizing customers now enjoy a broader range of genres. The president highlighted the success of Powerwash Simulator, a game well-suited for casual play, as evidence the market is shifting.
他指出了游戏玩家品味的不断变化，强调客户现在喜欢更广泛的游戏类型。总统强调了Powerwash Simulator的成功，这是一款非常适合休闲游戏的游戏，这证明了市场正在发生变化。
To adapt to these changes, Kiryu expressed a commitment to strengthening internal development capabilities and potentially making acquisitions.
为了适应这些变化，桐生表示致力于加强内部开发能力，并可能进行收购。
He stated: "I want to structure our development function so that we are able to ensure higher quality from each title by slimming down our lineup."
他说：“我想调整我们的开发职能，这样我们就能通过精简阵容来确保每款游戏的质量更高。”
Recognizing the industry's shift toward a divide between blockbuster and indie titles, Kiryu acknowledged Square Enix's position "somewhere in the middle." He hinted at moving away from the company's habit of producing numerous mid-budget RPGs that failed to make a significant impact.
Kiryu意识到该行业正在向大片和独立游戏之间的鸿沟转变，因此承认史克威尔艾尼克斯的地位 “处于中间位置”。他暗示要摆脱公司制作大量未能产生重大影响的中等预算角色扮演游戏的习惯。
Looking ahead to 2024, Square Enix has upcoming releases like Foamstars and Visions of Mana, along with a remake of Dragon Quest 3 and the highly anticipated Dragon Quest 12.
展望2024年，史克威尔艾尼克斯即将推出诸如Foamstars和Visions of Mana之类的作品，以及重制版《勇者斗恶龙3》和备受期待的《勇者斗恶龙12》。
The company is also exploring innovative technologies like AI content creation and remains involved in blockchain technology.
该公司还在探索人工智能内容创作等创新技术，并继续参与区块链技术。
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