Square Enix Mobile Operating Profit Jumps 52 Percent as New Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Games Deliver Growth

Square Enix has reported a substantial improvement in the financial performance of its smartphone and browser gaming business. For the six months ending September 2026, the division generated approximately 36.3 billion yen in revenue, representing a year-on-year increase of 25.2 percent. Operating profit rose even more sharply, increasing 52.1 percent to approximately 10.8 billion yen.

The company attributed the improvement partly to contributions from newer releases including Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Smash Grow. Square Enix has also been working to strengthen the profitability of existing games through operational improvements, adjustments to payment methods and more careful management of its product portfolio. The results are encouraging because they suggest that profitability improvements are being supported by actual revenue growth rather than cost reductions alone.

The publisher continues to invest in its mobile future, with another Dragon Quest RPG already announced for a worldwide release in 2027 through a partnership with WFS. That upcoming game did not contribute to the reported financial period, but it illustrates Square Enix's continuing commitment to smartphone entertainment. The challenge will be maintaining momentum as competition increases and established players become more selective about spending.

For mobile gaming enthusiasts, the results suggest that substantial role-playing franchises still have considerable commercial potential on smartphones. Apparently the most valuable treasure chest in Square Enix's latest adventure contains a collection of encouraging financial statements.