ff7 revelation Sends Shockwaves Through Gaming Industry, Stock Plummets 12%
Square Enix’s latest earnings call took a dramatic turn after executives unveiled a controversial ff7 revelation: the next major remake installment will forgo traditional turn-based combat for a full live-service battle royale mode. Shares cratered 12% in after-hours trading, wiping out $1.2 billion in market cap as investors balked at the risk to brand loyalty. CEO Yosuke Matsuda defended the pivot, citing player data trends, but analysts warn this ff7 revelation could alienate the core RPG fanbase. Pre-release orders have already dropped 40% in key markets. No official response yet from Sony, a primary platform partner.