Square Enix was formed from the merger of two companies: Square Co., Ltd. and Enix Corporation. Square was known for its Final Fantasy series, while Enix was famous for Dragon Quest.¹⁾

The merger took place on April 1, 2003.²⁾

Originally, the merged entity was named “Square Enix Holdings.” However, in 2008, the company changed its name to “Square Enix Co., Ltd.”³⁾

Square Enix is one of the largest video game publishers and developers in the world.⁴⁾

The Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series are among its most iconic and beloved franchises.⁵⁾

Square Enix is not only involved in video games but also manga publishing. They own Gangan Comics, which publishes popular manga like Fullmetal Alchemist and Soul Eater.⁶⁾

Square Enix collaborated with Disney to create Kingdom Hearts, a series that combines Disney characters with Square Enix's Final Fantasy.⁷⁾

Square Enix has offices and subsidiaries in multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and China.⁸⁾

Beyond RPGs, Square Enix produces a wide range of games, including action, adventure, and mobile games.⁹⁾

They have their music division called Square Enix Music, responsible for producing and publishing video game soundtracks.¹⁰⁾

Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, co-founded Square and served as its executive vice president until he resigned in 2001.¹¹⁾

The company once had a subsidiary called Square Pictures, which produced the animated film Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.¹²⁾

Many Square Enix games have received critical acclaim and numerous awards for their storytelling, graphics, and gameplay.¹³⁾

Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, originally aspired to become a manga artist but found success in game development.¹⁴⁾

Square Enix has been at the forefront of using cutting-edge technology in gaming, evident in their use of CGI in movies and games.¹⁵⁾

Final Fantasy VII, released in 1997, is considered one of the most influential and best-selling RPGs of all time.¹⁶⁾

Final Fantasy has had a significant impact on pop culture, inspiring merchandise, spin-offs, and even a feature film.¹⁷⁾

Final Fantasy XIV, despite a troubled launch, was re-released as Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and became a massive success in the MMORPG genre.¹⁸⁾

The company continues to innovate and expand its gaming experiences, branching into virtual reality and other emerging technologies.¹⁹⁾

Square Enix collaborates with various companies and studios, resulting in crossovers and joint projects.²⁰⁾

Square Enix acquired Eidos Interactive, the company behind Tomb Raider, expanding its portfolio with iconic titles like Lara Croft's adventures.²¹⁾

Square Enix develops its game engines, like the proprietary Crystal Tools and the more recent Luminous Engine.²²⁾

They are known for their meticulous localization efforts, ensuring their games are enjoyable and understandable across different languages and cultures.²³⁾

Nobuo Uematsu, known for composing many Final Fantasy soundtracks, has become an iconic figure in video game music.²⁴⁾

Square Enix expanded the Final Fantasy universe with the Chocobo series, featuring the iconic bird-like creatures.²⁵⁾

This MMORPG was the first game to use Square Enix's Crystal Tools engine.²⁶⁾

An initiative supporting indie game developers by providing funding, marketing, and publishing assistance.²⁷⁾

They've produced games covering a wide spectrum of genres, from turn-based RPGs to action-packed adventures and even racing games.²⁸⁾

Square Enix has explored integrating real-world technology with gaming, such as using mobile devices as controllers for console games.²⁹⁾

They have entered the esports arena, supporting competitive gaming tournaments for their titles.³⁰⁾