Months after selling the West side studio, Square Enix appears to be setting up a new studio in the West.
According to the new pending application (opens in new tab) Submitted through the Canadian Trademark Database (thanks, VGC (opens in new tab)), Square Enix opens a new studio called Studio Onoma to engage in “publishing computer and video game software”.・Nuco Limited is mentioned.
Apparently, the new studio could also produce strategy guides, posters, flysheets, clothing, action figures, battery-powered games, and more, but traditional video games seem to be the main focus.
It’s always noticeable when major players open new studios, but here: SQUARE ENIX SIGNS MAJOR CONTRACT WITH EMBRACER GROUPIn the deal, Square sold developers like Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montreal and Square Enix Montreal, as well as IP like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain to Embracer for $300 million. .
At the time, Square Enix said the sale “will help us adapt to ongoing changes in the global business environment by establishing a more efficient allocation of resources.” He said he would set up and reorganize and focus on the business.”[cultivating] Robust IP” and “Creating a new IP”. Details are scarce, but it looks like we’ll see the first fruits of these efforts in the pending filing of a new Western studio.
We’d love to hear more about it, but here are a few new games for 2022 Looking forward to.