Yosuke Matsuda is set to be replaced by Takashi Kiryu, who currently serves as a director within Square Enix. Kiryu was previously a general manager at metaverse-related firm Dentsu Innovation Initiative.
Yosuke Matsuda, Square Enix president, wrote in his customary letter to shareholders that blockchain-backed game development will be the centerpiece of the company in the new year.
Square Enix remains optimistic that NFTs will play a crucial role in transforming the gaming industry as it strikes a deal with Gumi to create a game based on blockchain technology.
