In 2021, Japanese Gaming Giant Square Enix, popular for blockbuster gaming franchises Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy, started establishing its presence in the Web3 space, with CEO Yosuke Matsuda spearheading the campaign.
Since indicating its intention to pursue a Web3 strategy under the leadership of Matsuda, Square Enix has kickstarted multiple initiatives in the space, partnering with Web3 leaders like Polygon, Animoca Brands, and more.
However, on March 2nd, 2023, Square Enix announced that its President and CEO would be stepping down as the company looks to âreshape the management team.â
Considering Matsudaâs role in pushing Square Enix toward Web3, the unexpected leadership change has raised alarms among Web3 enthusiasts about the companyâs future and whether it would continue to include blockchain technology.
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