Luminous Production will be merging with Square Enix on May 1, 2023. Learn about Square Enix's plans for Luminous Productions and Fans' reception towards the merge.
Reorganization in Square Enix
Square Enix has announced that they will be merging Luminous Productions Co. back into Square Enix Co. on May 1, 2023, to improve the competitive prowess of the Group's development studios as part of their current medium-term business strategy.
This move would seem beneficial as Square Enix has a wealth of intellectual property and content, having developed numerous AAA high-definition games. Meanwhile, Luminous Productions Co. has AAA title development capabilities and technical expertise in game engine development, making it a valuable asset to Square Enix.
Luminous Production To Contribute Expertise
The merger will provide Square Enix access to Luminous Productions Co.'s technical expertise and resources, including their Luminous Engine. This Engine has been used to develop Final Fantasy XV and Forspoken and is known for its impressive graphics and advanced capabilities.
By merging with Square Enix, Luminous Productions Co. will be able to contribute its skills and expertise to the larger organization while gaining access to Square Enix's resources and intellectual property.
Luminous Productions Co. has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to merge with Square Enix and contribute its expertise to the larger organization. Established as an independent studio in 2018, Luminous Productions Co. was founded to use the Luminous Engine to develop AAA games.
The merger with Square Enix represents a significant step forward for the studio, providing them access to a broader range of resources and opportunities to collaborate with other development studios within the Square Enix Group.
Fans Reaction to the Merge
Mixed-Reception On Both The Merge and Luminous Productions
Some fans congratulated Luminous Productions on their merger with Square Enix, seeing it as an opportunity for the team to work on established games like Final Fantasy and other titles from the company. However, it is still being determined whether Square Enix will continue using Luminous Engine for future games or shift their focus elsewhere.
Other fans expressed disappointment in the merge, commenting on Luminous' tweet that the team should have finished their 2012 real-time tech demo, Agni's Philosophy, instead of releasing Forspoken this year. These fans believe Luminous Engine may not be the best choice for making open-world games like Forspoken. Despite mixed reception from fans, the merger will proceed on May 1, 2023, and the outcome of the collaboration remains to be seen.
