Square Enix Reorganizes, Shuffles Staff Amid Sales Declines; Dragon Quest Producer Steps Down, Future of Series Uncertain
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Earlier this week, Square Enix began undergoing a reorganization that has seen staff shuffled around in a bid to address “flagging sales”.
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As part of the reorg, Dragon Quest producer Yu Miyake is stepping down amidst delays with upcoming Dragon Quest 12.
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Producer Yosuke Saito is believed to be a candidate to take over the Dragon Quest series.
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Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu wants the company to focus on fewer, bigger marquee game releases.
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Kiryu has shut down several unannounced projects over the last year and placed "checks" on producers to streamline development.