Square Enix receives billion dollar investment and investors expect management changes

The 3D Investment Partners fund, based in Singapore, acquired 5.47% of the shares of Square Enix Holdings, in a move that is being interpreted as more than just a traditional financial investment. The news directly impacted the Tokyo Stock Exchange, where the Japanese company's shares rose by 16.15% shortly after the announcement, reflecting the market's confidence in possible changes in the company's structure.

Known for its active stance and for directly interfering in the management of the companies in which it invests, 3D Investment Partners has acted in a similar way in corporations such as Toshiba, Fuji Soft, and Sapporo Holdings, where it has not hesitated to demand aggressive changes in leadership, including the dismissal of directors and public criticism of corporate decisions.

In the case of Square Enix, investors' expectations are that the fund may directly influence a review of the company's strategy, especially after recent unstable financial results and lukewarm reception of some AAA titles. The company, which owns franchises like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts, has faced criticism over its publishing decisions and organizational structure.

For now, the fund remains cautious:

“We plan to offer help and advice to the current management.”
“We intend to offer help and advice to the current management.”

Although the tone is moderate, the reputation of 3D Investment Partners suggests that, if changes do not occur voluntarily, public and administrative pressure may be exerted — something that the market seems to be anticipating positively.

The move rekindles debates about the need for internal restructuring at Square Enix, especially after projects like Forspoken and Babylon’s Fall failed to achieve commercial success, while fans await updates on promising titles like the remake of Final Fantasy VII Part 3 and new intellectual properties.