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In its latest annual earnings report, Square Enix talks about revitalizing its lineup by taking “IP developed for earlier game consoles and [recreating] it for the latest consoles, while also developing versions for play on smart devices.” The company also mentions plans to explore “VR and other new platforms.”
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