Square Enix Commits To 'Aggressively Pursue Multiplatform Strategy' To Combat Profit Dip
Square Enix Commits To 'Aggressively Pursue Multiplatform Strategy' To Combat Profit Dip
Square Enix Holdings Co (OTC:SQNXF) is undergoing a company-wide reboot in response to a notable profit dip, despite a slight uptick in sales in the Digital Entertainment segment.
尽管数字娱乐板块的销售额略有上升，但史克威尔艾尼克斯控股公司（场外交易代码：SQNXF）仍在进行全公司范围的重启，以应对利润的显著下降。
The company reported a ¥8.1 billion (approximately $51.9 million) operating loss in the HD games subcategory, particularly with PlayStation 5-exclusive titles like Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
该公司报告称，高清游戏子类别的营业亏损为81亿日元（约合5190万美元），尤其是《最终幻想16》和《最终幻想7重生》等PlayStation 5独家游戏。
Specifics on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's sales figures weren't disclosed. Square Enix acknowledged the challenge in achieving profitability. The company suffered from an "incomplete journey to better profitability in HD game development'."
《最终幻想7重生》的销售数据细节尚未披露。史克威尔艾尼克斯承认在实现盈利方面面临挑战。该公司遭遇了 “提高高清游戏开发盈利能力的旅程尚未完成”。
The company also admitted that some titles "failed to live up to profit expectations, especially outsourced titles and some AAA titles."
该公司还承认，一些游戏 “未能达到利润预期，尤其是外包游戏和一些AAA游戏。”
To counter these setbacks, Square Enix introduced a three-year strategy called "Square Enix Reboots, and Awakens," aiming for platform diversification.
为了应对这些挫折，史克威尔艾尼克斯推出了一项为期三年的战略，名为 “史克威尔艾尼克斯重启和觉醒”，旨在实现平台多元化。
Square Enix announced it would "aggressively pursue a multiplatform strategy that includes Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs."
史克威尔艾尼克斯宣布将 “积极推行包括任天堂平台、PlayStation、Xbox和电脑在内的多平台战略。”
Additionally, it stated it would "build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles in regards to major franchises and AAA titles, including catalog titles."
此外，它表示将 “营造一个环境，让更多的客户可以享受我们的主要特许经营权和AAA类游戏，包括目录标题。”
While suggesting a move away from PlayStation exclusivity for mainline Final Fantasy games, they haven't provided specific details beyond the upcoming PC launch of Final Fantasy 16.
尽管他们建议取消主线《最终幻想》游戏的PlayStation独家经营权，但除了即将发布的《最终幻想16》PC版外，他们没有提供具体的细节。
Furthermore, Square Enix said they would make a shift from quantity to quality, promising to deliver "ensured fun." They suggested a more spaced-out release schedule for major Final Fantasy titles.
此外，史克威尔艾尼克斯表示，他们将从数量转向质量，承诺提供 “有保障的乐趣”。他们建议为主要的《最终幻想》游戏制定更间隔的发布时间表。
In terms of financial challenges, Square Enix revealed it had absorbed ¥22.1 billion (approx $140.9 million) in "content abandonment losses" before the May 13 financial report. The company did not disclose the titles affected by these losses.
在财务挑战方面，史克威尔艾尼克斯透露，在5月13日财务报告发布之前，它已经吸收了221亿日元（约合1.409亿美元）的 “内容放弃损失”。该公司没有透露受这些损失影响的所有权。
Looking ahead, Square Enix has several projects in the pipeline. These include the launch of Dawntrail, an expansion for the ongoing MMO Final Fantasy 14, scheduled for late June. Kingdom Hearts 4, the third game in the Final Fantasy remake trilogy, and Dragon Quest 12 are currently in development.
展望未来，史克威尔艾尼克斯有几个项目正在筹备中。其中包括定于6月下旬推出的Dawntrail，这是正在进行的MMO《最终幻想14》的扩展版。最终幻想重制三部曲中的第三款游戏《王国之心4》和《勇者斗恶龙12》目前正在开发中。
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