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Square Enix Cuts Over 100 Jobs, Shifts Focus to Japan

11/9/2025

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Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., the Japanese publisher behind Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, announced layoffs affecting more than 100 employees in the UK and US.
The company will consolidate development in Japan, close overseas studios, and reduce publishing divisions from 11 to 4.
The plan includes 11.8 billion yen in expenses, 3 billion yen in annual savings, and 70% QA automation by 2027 with the University of Tokyo.

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Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., the Japanese publisher behind Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, announced layoffs affecting more than 100 employees in the UK and US.
The company will consolidate development in Japan, close overseas studios, and reduce publishing divisions from 11 to 4.
The plan includes 11.8 billion yen in expenses, 3 billion yen in annual savings, and 70% QA automation by 2027 with the University of Tokyo.