Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has sold over 5 million copies globally. This brings the total sales of the entire Final Fantasy franchise to 200 million.
The collection includes the first six Final Fantasy games with updated 2D pixel graphics, rearranged soundtracks, modernized UI, and new features, including a bestiary, illustration gallery, and music player.
The Pixel Remaster collection has gained 2 million additional sales in the last 18 months, up from the 3 million milestone reported in September 2023.
The Pixel Remaster collection has expanded its platform availability over time, launching on Xbox last September following earlier releases on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation, and mobile devices.
This sales success comes amid Square Enix’s recent titles, Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, failed to meet profit expectations. FF16 sold 3.5 million copies. Square Enix did not disclose initial sales figures for FF7 Rebirth, though its recent PC release has reportedly performed well.
Decade-old Final Fantasy 14 still stands as the most successful single title in the series, with 24 million sales. Final Fantasy 7 followed with nearly 15 million copies, while Final Fantasy 8 sold 12 million.
Other standout performers include FF12 (11.3 million), FF15 (10.3 million), FF13 (9.6 million), FF10 (9 million), and FF9 (8.9 million).
The Final Fantasy franchise now ranks among the 10 best-selling video game series globally, alongside Assassin’s Creed and The Sims, while surpassing both the Sonic the Hedgehog and Legend of Zelda franchises in lifetime sales. However, it remains behind industry giants like Mario, Tetris, Call of Duty, Pokémon, Grand Theft Auto, Minecraft, and FIFA.
Square Enix’s multiplatform strategy continues to expand the reach of these titles, with potential for further sales growth as more players access these classic games across various gaming platforms.
