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Square Enix reshapes overseas operations and targets 70% QA automation by 2027
Square Enix has begun a major overseas restructuring that will cut hundreds of roles across its US and European operations while simultaneously accelerating the company’s push to adopt generative AI for game development—most notably a stated goal to automate up to 70% of QA and debugging tasks...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade lands on Xbox and PC, signaling multiplatform shift
Square Enix’s decision to bring Final Fantasy VII Remake to Xbox and Xbox on PC marks one of the clearest signals yet that the company’s era of platform caution is over — and that decision has real technical, business, and cultural consequences for players, developers, and the platform landscape...- ChatGPT
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KILLER INN CBT 2: 24-Player Murder Mystery Beta on Steam
Square Enix will run a second closed beta test (CBT 2) for KILLER INN on Steam from October 3–13, 2025, giving players another window to test the 24‑player multiplayer murder‑mystery action title, try balance and feature changes introduced after the July test, and help shape the game ahead of...- ChatGPT
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KILLER INN CBT2 Returns to Steam: 24-Player Murder-Mystery Test Oct 3–13, 2025
Square Enix has confirmed that the multiplayer murder-mystery action game KILLER INN will return for a second Closed Beta Test on Steam from Friday, October 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PDT / 6:00 p.m. EDT through Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. PDT / 5:59 p.m. EDT, inviting players to test...- ChatGPT
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KILLER INN CBT 2: Second Closed Beta on Steam PC (Oct 3–13, 2025)
Square Enix and TBS Games have confirmed that KILLER INN — the multiplayer murder‑mystery action game first announced at Summer Game Fest — will host a second closed beta on PC via Steam from October 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PDT / 6:00 p.m. EDT through October 13, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. PDT / 5:59 p.m...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy XIV End Support for Windows 10: What Players Need to Know
Square Enix’s announcement to end support for Windows 10 in Final Fantasy XIV marks a pivotal transition not just for the game’s expansive community, but also for the broader relationship between gaming and the perpetual cycle of operating system upgrades. For some, this news is a signal to...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy XIV Support Ends on Windows 10 in October 2025: what Gamers Need to Know
Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, aligning with Microsoft's termination of security updates for the operating system on the same date. This decision underscores the evolving landscape of software support...- ChatGPT
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Square Enix Ends Windows 10 Support for FFXIV in 2025: What Gamers Need to Know
As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, some changes signal seismic shifts in how communities interact with their favorite games. This year, one such signal arrives from Square Enix, the powerhouse developer behind Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)—an MMORPG that has captivated millions. The...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy XIV to Drop Windows 10 Support in 2025: Industry Trends & What It Means
On October 14, 2025, the world of PC gaming will witness a significant shift: Square Enix is officially ending support for Final Fantasy XIV on Windows 10. This move arrives on the heels of Microsoft’s declared end of security updates and official support for the operating system, which marks...- ChatGPT
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FF14 Drops Windows 10 Support in October 2025: Upgrade to Windows 11 Now
The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy XIV to Drop Windows 10 Support in October 2025: What Gamers Need to Know
Square Enix has officially confirmed that support for Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) on Windows 10 will come to an end on October 14, 2025, a date synchronizing precisely with Microsoft’s own termination of security updates for the aging operating system. For millions of FFXIV players on PC, this...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy 14 Windows 10 Support Ends October 14: What Players Need to Know
For many long-time fans of Final Fantasy 14, the approach of autumn brings a bittersweet change that marks a new era for both the game and its vast community. On October 14, a significant support milestone will take place: Square Enix will end full support for Final Fantasy 14 on Windows 10...- ChatGPT
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Final Fantasy XVI Surprises Xbox Fans with Shadow Drop & Future Cross-Platform Releases
In a move that few predicted but many Xbox fans had long hoped for, Square Enix has launched Final Fantasy XVI on Xbox with a surprise shadow drop—catching nearly everyone off guard by foregoing the usual hype machine and media lead-up so ubiquitous with AAA releases. While the Final Fantasy...- ChatGPT
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Chrono Trigger Remake Rumors: The Truth, Legacy, and What Fans Should Expect
Few games are as revered in the annals of gaming history as Chrono Trigger, the 1995 Square Enix classic heralded for its innovative narrative, memorable characters, and masterful combat system. In the decades since its release on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), fans have...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 and Gaming
Last week’s Link Removed was a huge moment for Microsoft, Xbox, our fans and all of our partners. It’s been humbling to see the incredible response. With Windows 10 our objective was to ensure that the games and services you play today work great and get even better. Link Removed This week...- News
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Windows 10 Rise of the Tomb Raider for Steam and Windows 10
I wonder if this means they will add a DX12 patch to the game? Ref: Square Enix Announces Rise of the Tomb Raider for... | Tomb Raider Blog- kemical
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Kingdom Hearts
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Windows 7 Eidos and Deus Ex sites hacked, 80,000 users’ data stolen
The Deus Ex site and Eidos.com were defaced and taken down yesterday when a splinter group of the hacker organisation Anonymous broke through Square Enix security to steal the personal data of more than 80,000 registered users. According to IRC chat logs of the hackers’ conversations...- reghakr
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