Q: Initial sales of “FINAL FANTASY XVI” were three million units. How did that compare to your expectations, and how do you plan to expand sales going forward?

Takashi Kiryu: This achievement was in line with our expectations. To expand sales we have planned a variety of PR activities and other initiatives to encourage more of the growing PlayStation installed base to play the title.

Source: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/pdf/24q1outline.pdf

  • Ashtear@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    This is consistent with the earlier reports that FFXVI met expectations, just not the high end of their expectations.

    I don’t see how they can’t be concerned about the Japan numbers, though. When the dust settles, this will likely continue a downward trend for the series over there since the last peak with FFX. Obviously an Xbox release won’t change things much, and I can’t help but wonder if they are crossing their fingers for a strong PC showing over there. Very unusual place for a Japanese publisher to be in.