➀ Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has sold over 2 million copies; ➁ The game combines old-school and new-school graphics; ➂ The success follows a series of sales misses and is cost-effective compared to AAA projects.

➀ Square Enix announced a 2025 release date for the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake during a Nintendo Direct stream; ➁ The new trailer showcases the games in full HD-2D with enhanced visuals; ➂ The remake will be available for Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox, and PS5, with new content introduced.

➀ Square Enix's expectations for game sales are generally high, but the recent Dragon Quest III remake has exceeded expectations; ➁ The game's success has been a major factor in Square Enix's higher-than-expected operating income; ➂ The HD-2D style has been a successful format for remaking older pixel-art games.

➀ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC on January 23, 2025; ➁ Square Enix revealed the game's PC-specific features; ➂ The game supports 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS, and includes DualSense controller support.

➀ The Final Fantasy franchise, established in 1987, has sold over 195 million copies. ➁ Square Enix has updated its sales figures, with the series on track to reach a new milestone. ➂ Despite the impressive sales, the series is currently experiencing a downturn.

➀ Square Enix has reported that recent Final Fantasy games did not meet their expectations; ➁ Despite high ratings, sales of Final Fantasy XVI and FFVII Rebirth did not meet expectations; ➂ The performance of these games is considered underperforming compared to past entries.