Why Square Enix will be a 'good' but not 'great' acquisition for PlayStation?
If rumors are anything to go by, PlayStation and Square Enix might be coming under the same umbrella. 2022 has been a year of acquisitions, with all the giants in the world of video games involved in potential deals.
The sequence might continue, or at least, the majority of the social media tends to think so. While PlayStation acquiring Square Enix could be a great deal, its potential value has gone down.
Square Enix has already been involved in a transaction recently with the Embracer Group as they have sold some studios and IPs they previously owned. While the deal has been done with some deeper planning, the recent transaction is precisely what reduces the value.
While Sony can still make a decent acquisition of the Japanese publishing house, the valuation has been reduced. This reduction isn't just in the sense of financial terms but content-wise as well.
If PlayStation decides to acquire Square Enix, it will add value to its existing portfolio. The first name that comes to mind is the Final Fantasy franchise. Sony already has a strong stake in it, with recent games being console exclusive.
Acquiring Square Enix, for starters, will allow them to not get into any deals anymore as they will be the direct owners. While Square has struggled with Western productions, its Japanese outlet has stayed strong, although games like Balan Wonderworlds have caused a loss of reputation.
As for PlayStation, they will have the opportunity to get a deal for cheaper valuations. It's easier to acquire something when its financial valuation goes down.
With a deal, Sony will also be able to add to their already enviable list of first-party studios. With franchises like Final Fantasy, they will be able to churn out better quality and take it to
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