Summary:
- Square Enix has admitted that the sales and profits for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 16 did not meet the company's expectations.
- The company cited various factors, including the ongoing global semiconductor shortage and economic uncertainty, as contributing to the lower-than-expected performance of these high-profile game releases.
- Despite the financial disappointment, Square Enix remains committed to the Final Fantasy franchise and is already working on the next installment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project, as well as continuing development on other major titles.