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Koei Tecmo reported a 4.8% decrease in sales to ¥16.56 billion and a 26.6% drop in operating profit for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2020, driven by higher development costs and lower console sales.
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Despite the initial operating profit decline, the company maintains its full-year sales forecast of ¥43 billion, a 10.3% year-on-year increase, supported by strong performance in mobile and online segments.
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The company is targeting an operating profit of ¥17 billion by the end of the next fiscal year, anchored by a goal of selling five million units for a major AAA console title and generating ¥1 billion in monthly revenue from a top-tier mobile title.
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Growth projections for the current fiscal year rely on a 29.6% surge in overseas sales and a 61.4% increase in international console unit volume.
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Recent titles such as 'Atelier Ryza' and the co-developed 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses' are serving as the foundation for the company's international expansion strategy.
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Increased fixed costs during this period were attributed to the completion of the Minato-Mirai office and the expansion of internal development teams.
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Future growth is supported by a release pipeline that includes 'Nioh 2' and 'Persona 5 Scramble', alongside a long-term focus on global IP licensing and multi-platform expansion.