Publisher looking to expand influence outside Japan

Square Enix looking to acquire Western developer?

Square Enix Europe CEO John Yamamoto has said to Develop sister mag MCV that “acquisition is certainly an option,” as the publisher looks to expand its influence in Western markets.

Furthermore, Yamamoto also stated that the publisher is carefully examining adding more Western-developed products to its roster.

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