Koei Tecmo focuses on mid-sized games to avoid risks

Distributing production risks while keeping financial health stable, without falling into the trap of inflating budgets to unsustainable levels, is the most prudent move a publisher can make today. Koei Tecmo has strengthened its operational guidelines for the fiscal year ending in March 2027, betting on the coexistence between major releases and a steady stream of smaller projects.

The company's financial goals for the coming months include delivering six major productions for PC and consoles, accompanied by two titles focused on the online/mobile segment and 19 medium-scale games.

This middle category includes titles like the Atelier and Nobunaga’s Ambition series, as well as remastering projects, while heavyweight brands like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and the Nioh franchise occupy the top of the internal ranking.

The movement is accompanied by the strengthening of their technical workforce. The company has expanded its workforce from 2,500 to 3,000 professionals over a two-year period, aiming to reach the 5,000 employee mark in the long term to handle production demands.

Presented by the GameBiz portal, the Japanese producer's guideline reveals a clear move to escape the destructive cycle of astronomical development costs.

Inserting remasters, ports aimed at Switch 2, and well-known sequels between major releases is the perfect strategy to protect cash flow and ensure steady income without risking the studio's existence with each project.

Within the noteworthy portfolio already on the public's radar, the development of Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember by Team Ninja and Attack on Titan 3 by Omega Force draw attention. The developer is also keeping secret the project codenamed FUJI, a new intellectual property that benefits from financial subsidies provided by the Japanese government itself.

Building secure economic foundations using the strength of its historical collection allows for testing new ideas without destabilizing operations. When leadership chooses to maintain a sustainable pace rather than risking everything on uncertain bets, the community wins, as it continues to receive a variety of titles year after year.