Square Enix’s President and Representative Director, Yosuke Matsuda, stated in his New Year’s address that the company is working on adjusting its organizational structure and optimizing resource allocation to support a renewed focus on artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Web3, and cloud technology in 2024.
Matsuda wrote that Square Enix intends to actively apply AI and other cutting-edge technologies to content development and distribution work. He also hinted that the company will embrace generative AI technology, specifically mentioning ChatGPT, believing that AI has surpassed the realm of academic discussion.
According to a report by Cointelegraph, Square Enix released NFT hero characters for its Web3 game “Symbiogenesis” in December 2023. This new IP is an interactive art experience involving collectibles and storytelling.