Financial Results Briefing Session: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2021

The financial results for Square Enix Holdings for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2021, demonstrate a period of growth across all primary business segments. The company reported consolidated net sales of 273.6 billion yen and operating income of 50.1 billion yen, representing year-over-year increases. This performance was driven by strong results in the Digital Entertainment segment, particularly through the expansion of the Final Fantasy XIV subscriber base, alongside a recovery in the Amusement segment as pandemic-related arcade closures subsided.

The Digital Entertainment segment remains the company's core revenue driver, contributing 211.6 billion yen in net sales. While HD game sales saw a decline compared to the previous year due to a lighter release schedule of major titles, this was offset by robust performance in the MMO category and a shift toward digital distribution. The Publication segment also showed positive momentum, with digital e-book sales continuing to grow alongside steady demand for printed media. Additionally, the Merchandising segment benefited from strong sales of character goods tied to key intellectual properties.

Geographically, the company continues to maintain a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Japan, though total unit sales for the nine-month period reached 29.45 million units, down from 40.35 million in the same period the prior year. The company’s balance sheet remains stable, with total assets rising to 364.0 billion yen. Looking ahead, management revised its full-year forecasts upward, projecting net sales of 340.0 billion yen and operating income of 50.0 billion yen, reflecting confidence in the pipeline of upcoming titles and the sustained engagement of its existing service-based games.