A couple of months ago the sale of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal was announced. Now, it seems that Square Enix still has plans to move its own development studies, since during its most recent financial board it was mentioned that The Japanese company is looking to sell the actions of some of its total property studies.
According to David Gibson, an industry analyst, the sale of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal was only the phase of this restructuring. In this way, Square Enix is expected to review its studies catalog, and decide whether it retains the total property or allows other companies to buy participations in those businesses.
This allows Square Enix to move resources between studies more easily, with an approach to be able to assign resources mainly to Japan titles. It was even mentioned that this was one of the reasons why it was decided Sell Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal, since the resources that needed other plans.
Thus, it is expected that companies such as Sony, Tencent and Nexon take interest in these pieces . It is important to mention that there is no talk of a complete acquisition, but only to take part in these studies. We are talking about teams such as the four units of Creative Business Units, who are in charge of Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and the HD-2D games; Luminous Productions, responsible for Forspoken; Tokyo Rpg Factory, recognized by i am setsuna; Square Enix London Mobile, who were in charge of Tomb Raider Reloaded; and more.
At the moment there are no more details about it, But it is likely that partial investments and purchases do not take time to happen . In related issues, it is mentioned that Sony is interested in acquiring Square Enix. Similarly, the Japanese company reveals why its HD-2D style is almost unique.
Editor's note:
Without a doubt, an unusual movement. Although this decision explains why their three western studies were sold, and it seems that marvel’s avengers and its high cost was partly responsible, it would be strange to see Tencent involved in Final Fantasy or the next HD-2D game.
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