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The company's pivot toward Western-style AAA games has not paid off as intended. Instead, these initiatives have often been dead weight financially, prompting the company to sell off entire divisions and redefine its global strategy. The move to restructure appears to be an effort to cut costs—Square Enix aims for savings of over 3 billion yen (approximately $19 million)—and to streamline operations, possibly by consolidating or even closing overseas offices.