Final Fantasy XIII
12 documents in the library are about Final Fantasy XIII, from writers such as Square Enix Holdings and Square Enix, the newest from 2012. Each has a summary and key insights with the page they come from.
Final Fantasy XIII is a single-player Japanese role-playing game and the thirteenth main entry in the Final Fantasy series. Combat uses a real-time variant of the series' Active Time Battle system, in which the player directs one lead character while the Paradigm system lets the party switch between combat roles such as attacker, healer, and support. Character growth is handled through the Crystarium, a grid-based progression system that unlocks abilities and stat bonuses. Set across the floating world of Cocoon and the wilderness of Gran Pulse, the game combines science fiction and fantasy elements with series staples like summoned creatures and airships. It was followed by two sequels, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
- Released
- Dec 17, 2009
- Developer
- Square Enix Product Development Division 1
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
- Links
- Official site, Wikipedia
Game data from IGDB.com
Key figures
The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary revenue driver, saw net sales grow 6.2% to 53,701 million yen, bolstered by the releases of 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' and 'Final Fantasy XIII-2'.
Square Enix Holdings, 2012 · Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2011, p. 4
The acquisition of Eidos Ltd. and the success of international titles like Final Fantasy XIII, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Just Cause 2 increased overseas revenue from 16.5% to 26.6% of total sales.
Square Enix, 2010 · Square Enix Annual Report FY2010, p. 11
The games division drove financial performance with a 254% increase in operating income, fueled by the success of Final Fantasy XIII and Dragon Quest IX.
Square Enix, 2010 · Square Enix Holdings: Results Briefing Session for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010, p. 4
Square Enix reported 18.1 billion yen in operating income for the Games segment over the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, driven significantly by the release of Final Fantasy XIII.
Square Enix Holdings, 2010 · Square Enix Holdings Nine Month Period Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010, p. 4
Documents about Final Fantasy XIII
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012
Square Enix achieved a notable financial turnaround during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, transitioning from a significant loss in the previous period to a net income of 6.06 billion yen.
- Square Enix returned to profitability for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012, reporting a net income of ¥6,060 million compared to a net loss of ¥12,043 million in the previous fiscal year.
- Consolidated net sales grew 2.1% year-on-year to ¥127,896 million, while operating income rose 46.2% to ¥10,713 million.
- The Digital Entertainment segment drove performance through the release of major titles including 'FINAL FANTASY XIII-2' and 'DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION,' alongside continued growth from the browser-based 'SENGOKU IXA.'
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Reference Materials: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2011
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. provides a financial overview and strategic outlook for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011.
- For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011, Square Enix Holdings recorded total consolidated net sales of 95,738 million yen.
- The Digital Entertainment segment was the primary revenue driver, contributing 53,701 million yen to the total nine-month sales figure.
- The Amusement segment generated 31,675 million yen in net sales during the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Nine-Month Period Ended December 31, 2011
Square Enix Holdings’ consolidated financial results for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011, reflect a strategic focus on strengthening profitability across its core business segments.
- Square Enix reported a significant recovery in profitability for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2011, with net income rising 175.2% year-on-year to 5,013 million yen.
- Operating income increased by 24.6% to 11,220 million yen, despite a slight 2.5% decline in total net sales to 95,738 million yen compared to the same period in 2010.
- The Digital Entertainment segment, the company's primary revenue driver, saw net sales grow 6.2% to 53,701 million yen, bolstered by the releases of 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' and 'Final Fantasy XIII-2'.
Results Briefing Session: Six-Month Period Ended September 30, 2011
The Square Enix Holdings results briefing for the six-month period ending September 30, 2011, outlines the company’s financial performance and strategic pivot toward a network-centric business model.
- Square Enix achieved 8.42 million unit sales for the six-month period ending September 30, 2011, driven primarily by 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' which sold 2.18 million units.
- The company is aggressively shifting to a 'Network Centric' model, resulting in a 208% revenue increase in web, smartphone, and social network game content compared to the previous half-year period.
- Strategic expansion into digital services includes the launch of the 'SQUARE ENIX MARKET' portal for Android and the implementation of Paid Downloadable Content (PDLC) for major titles like 'Deus Ex: Human Revolution' and 'Final Fantasy XIII-2'.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Reference Materials: Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2011
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. experienced a significant decline in financial performance during the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.
- Square Enix reported a significant decline in performance for the quarter ending June 30, 2011, with net sales falling to 24.5 billion yen (a 24.6% decrease from 32.5 billion yen in the same period last year) and operating income dropping to 2.2 billion yen.
- Net income for the quarter fell to 690 million yen, down from 1.8 billion yen in the prior-year period, reflecting a contraction in operating margin from 17% to 9%.
- Despite the weak first quarter, the company maintains an optimistic full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, projecting net sales of 130 billion yen and operating income of 10 billion yen.
Square Enix Annual Report FY2010
Square Enix achieved record financial performance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, characterized by a 41.7% increase in net sales to ¥192.3 billion and a 130% surge in operating income to ¥28.2 billion.
- Square Enix achieved record financial performance in FY2010, with net sales rising 41.7% to ¥192.3 billion and operating income surging 130% to ¥28.2 billion.
- The acquisition of Eidos Ltd. and the success of international titles like Final Fantasy XIII, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Just Cause 2 increased overseas revenue from 16.5% to 26.6% of total sales.
- Management initiated a strategic pivot toward a 'network-centric' model, prioritizing smartphone gaming, digital platforms, and user-generated data over traditional physical media.
Square Enix Holdings Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
Square Enix Holdings achieved record-high operating and recurring income for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, propelled by the robust commercial performance of major titles such as Dragon Quest IX, Final Fantasy XIII, and the distribution of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
- Square Enix achieved record-high operating and recurring income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, driven by the success of Dragon Quest IX, Final Fantasy XIII, and the distribution of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
- The company is forecasting a contraction for the fiscal year ending March 2011, with projected net sales of ¥160 billion and operating income of ¥20 billion due to transformation costs.
- Management initiated a comprehensive asset re-examination, resulting in significant charges for goodwill amortization and inventory valuation to address earnings plateaus.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
Square Enix achieved substantial financial growth during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, characterized by a 41.7 percent increase in net sales to ¥192,257 million and a 130 percent surge in operating income to ¥28,235 million.
- Square Enix reported strong growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, with net sales reaching ¥192,257 million (up 41.7%) and operating income rising 130% to ¥28,235 million.
- Net income for the fiscal year increased by 50.1% to ¥9,509 million, despite the company absorbing significant extraordinary losses, including ¥12,209 million in accelerated amortization of goodwill.
- The acquisition of Eidos Ltd. significantly impacted the balance sheet, contributing to a 26.9% increase in total assets to ¥270,529 million and a 80.4% rise in total liabilities to ¥116,271 million.
Square Enix Holdings: Results Briefing Session for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010
Square Enix Holdings’ fiscal year 2010 results briefing highlights a period of record-high profitability, driven primarily by the strong performance of major gaming titles such as Final Fantasy XIII and Dragon Quest IX.
- Square Enix achieved record-high profitability for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, reporting a recurring income of 27.8 billion yen.
- The games division drove financial performance with a 254% increase in operating income, fueled by the success of Final Fantasy XIII and Dragon Quest IX.
- The acquisition of Eidos was a central strategic move to expand the company's development and sales footprint across North America and Europe.
Square Enix Holdings Consolidated Financial Results: Nine Month Period Ended December 31, 2009
Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2009, driven by the successful release of major titles and the strategic acquisition of Eidos Ltd.
- Square Enix reported strong growth for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2009, with net sales reaching ¥135,431 million, a 30.9% increase over the previous year.
- Operating income rose significantly by 67.7% to ¥21,414 million, while net income grew 48.2% to ¥7,797 million compared to the same period in 2008.
- The Games segment was the primary growth driver, generating ¥72,972 million in sales—a 97.0% increase—fueled by major releases including 'DRAGON QUEST IX', 'Batman: Arkham Asylum', and 'FINAL FANTASY XIII'.
Square Enix Holdings Nine Month Period Financial Results: Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010
Square Enix Holdings reported its financial performance for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2009, reflecting a strategic focus on operational efficiency and the successful release of major software titles.
- Square Enix reported 18.1 billion yen in operating income for the Games segment over the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, driven significantly by the release of Final Fantasy XIII.
- The company achieved a profitable structure in the Amusement segment during the third quarter, reaching 2.0 billion yen in operating income despite a challenging business environment.
- The Publication segment outperformed expectations, reaching 3.1 billion yen in nine-month operating income, representing 122% of its full-year projection due to strong comic and guidebook sales.
Square Enix Holdings Results Briefing Session: First-Half of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010
Square Enix Holdings reported strong financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, achieving record-high sales and operating income for that period.
- Square Enix achieved record-high sales and operating income for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, driven primarily by the Games segment.
- Dragon Quest IX reached 4 million units sold in Japan, while Batman: Arkham Asylum achieved 2.63 million units sold across North America and Europe.
- Management initiated a restructuring plan to reduce total group personnel by 10% to 15% by the end of the fiscal year.