Koei Tecmo HD to establish “AAA Studio” to handle large package titles… Mobile game “Nobunaga’s Ambition: Departure” and new work “Rise of the Ronin” are also doing well

Koei Tecmo Holdings has announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2024. The role of “AAA Studio”, which is responsible for large package titles, has been revealed.

◆AAA Studio is responsible for large-scale projects that go beyond the framework of the brand.
Sales increased 7.9% year on year to 84,584 million yen, operating income decreased 27.2% year on year to 28,494 million yen, ordinary income increased 14.6% year on year to 45,741 million yen, and net income was 9.2% year on year. This was an increase of 33,792 million yen.

Sales were the highest since the business integration due to the distribution of the smartphone apps “Nobunaga’s Ambition: Departure” and “Atelier Wrestleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Liberator of Polar Night”, while sales were mainly driven by new works published by the company. Operating income decreased due to an increase in commissions and outsourced processing costs.

Regarding the PS5 software “Rise of the Ronin” released on March 22nd, we raised the level of development, technology, and management at Koei Tecmo by taking on the challenge of creating the first AAA class open world action RPG. The game has been well-received for its story and story, and has started to surpass the company’s Nioh.

In addition, “Atelier Marie Remake ~The Alchemist of Saarburg~” (released on July 13, 2023) sold 120,000 copies, and “Fate/Samurai Remnant” (released on September 29, 2023) sold 410,000 copies. It is clear that we have achieved this goal (all figures are global).

In addition, the location-based game “Nobunaga’s Ambition Departure” not only ensures stable operation and profitability, but also functions as an IP gateway as it has a high affinity with historical sites and local events.

In 2024, in addition to continuing to challenge open world as a growing genre, we will also work on innovations in the production process using new technologies such as generative AI.

In addition, AAA Studio, whose existence was revealed in the announcement of organizational changes (March 27th), is said to be in charge of large package titles and developing large projects that go beyond the framework of the brand. .