Square Enix is not giving up on their idea of entering the world of NFTs or that was reported after the company’s 2022 Shareholders’ Meeting Report.
The Japanese company continues to find ways to integrate blockchain technology into game development, actually revealing that this is the company’s medium-term goal. However, as determined as they possible can; Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda made clear that they are not involving their biggest franchises, at least for now, saying: “It’s still too early to consider making Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy blockchain games.”
Even fans don’t think this is a good idea…
A while ago, Square Enix sold their western development studios and a catalogue of IPs including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief and Legacy of Kain for $300 million to Embracer group. All with the idea of using the proceeds to invest in domains such as NFT and blockchain.
Of course, that didn’t result as planned and after the online backlash, the company declared that the proceeds will be used to fund solid IP and to enhance their development capabilities. Well, that idea didnt lasted very long as it is clear that Matsuda will not take his eyes off the blockchain market and is committed to making blockchain and NFT games a part of Square Enix’s games portfolio, even though this field is sinking after having its worst performance in months.
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