Recently, I saw someone compare the number of Final Fantasy games (and spin offs) to other annually released titles. Of course, I don’t think they were aware how long Final Fantasy has been going, or how long avid fans need to wait between games. Now, it seems we have to wait even longer.
According to an industry analyst out of Tokyo, David Gibson, Square Enix is forecasting a drop in game unit sales:
Square Enix stock falls 10% on no profit growth forecast despite going into China, forecast game units to 12m from 17.23m last year
— David Gibson (@gibbogame) May 12, 2014
Square Enix forecast of game units falling to 12m implies no FF15 in the year ending Mar 2015
— David Gibson (@gibbogame) May 12, 2014
Details about the Square Enix financials are slowing coming out – we hear they are making wads of cash, turning things around since last year. We are still waiting for details about units sold and forecasting, but thus far it seems that Final Fantasy XIV and Thief have helped turned things around for Squeenix. However, if the information is correct and they are forecasting a drop in game units (NB: this doesn’t mean a drop in forecasted profit/income), it can only mean that we aren’t getting their biggest seller, the Final Fantasy franchise. Nothing compares to the selling power of Final Fantasy – I actually bought my PS3 back in the day just because I knew that Final Fantasy was coming and I would need to play it.
Are you hoping that the info is wrong – do we need some new, re-energized Final Fantasy games? Or has the franchise run its course?
Last Updated: May 12, 2014
Kromas
May 12, 2014 at 15:36
Too much FF lately. Can’t they just release a new Deus Ex rather?
Admiral Chief in Space
May 12, 2014 at 15:41
^THIS
Umar Returns
May 12, 2014 at 15:41
Dues Ex was so great, loved that game
Hammersteyn
May 12, 2014 at 15:46
Yes please, I’d even settle for a Sleeping Dogs squeal
Umar Returns
May 12, 2014 at 15:46
I want both!! lol
Admiral Chief in Space
May 12, 2014 at 15:51
Sleeping Deus Dog Ex
Umar Returns
May 12, 2014 at 15:54
I would rather want ….
http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/356/a/d/sleeping_doges_by_thalessousa-d6yxjvx.jpg
Admiral Chief in Space
May 12, 2014 at 15:57
Sign me up
VampyreSquirrel
May 12, 2014 at 15:55
Sleeping Ex? O.o
CypherGate
May 12, 2014 at 17:27
More like too many games being released lately. Cant get to most of the games i really wanted to play. Sucks.
Rock789
May 12, 2014 at 15:39
There it is – Lightning Returns Again IV confirmed!
Rincethis
May 12, 2014 at 15:51
You take that back!
Umar Returns
May 12, 2014 at 15:52
YES!
Umar Returns
May 12, 2014 at 15:40
I have high hopes for this title. It looks to take the series to new heights with a great mature story and some extremely interesting characters, more than I can say for any FF in a very long time. I never expected this game to come out this year in any case, but it is going to come out eventually. They announced this and KH3, those 2 games are going to send their profits sky high, especially KH3
Umar Returns
May 12, 2014 at 15:41
This and KH 3 will be the only games that will make me go next gen
Hammersteyn
May 12, 2014 at 15:45
Can’t wait for either, Unlike Half-Life we get to see the story progress with KH
Umar Returns
May 12, 2014 at 15:46
BRO I feel you like you have no idea. After Birth by Sleep my hype is just overflowing !!
Admiral Chief in Space
May 12, 2014 at 15:41
Still looks like an Assassin in the middle
KingKappie
May 12, 2014 at 16:28
Is it not?? I don’t know FF
Hammersteyn
May 12, 2014 at 15:48
I think this could be their last hurrah after people had finished crucifying Lightning. But hey, Dynasty Warrior still releases a game every year. Some series never die.