Publisher Square Enix is also fully focused on cloud technology, which will eventually become the industry standard. This not only shows obstacles, but also new opportunities.
According to Square Enix President, Yosuke Matsuda, at some point you will create gaming experiences that are only possible in the cloud, as the New Year's speech says:
"The introduction of streaming as a new distribution platform will not only further accelerate the transition from the traditional hard drive-based sales model to digital sales, but could also change the business models themselves significantly, for example by introducing subscription models."
However, the aim is also to penetrate markets that could not really be reached with previous sales models, such as India or South America. From a developer's point of view, projects are also aimed at that can only be realized in the cloud. At the same time, you also want to convince the players of the cloud technology.
“That means we're developing cloud-native or cloud-centric games. In order for cloud streaming to be widely accepted, innovations must be introduced not only in terms of sales, but also in terms of the gaming experience. We are convinced that new gaming experiences that would not have been possible on conventional game consoles will decisively promote the acceptance of cloud games. Our efforts to develop cloud-native or cloud-centered titles are already underway and we will endeavor to create new gaming experiences. "
In any case, there is no doubt that 5G will significantly establish cloud technology. In the next five years, according to Matsuda, this will be an important trend with crucial importance. This will be used to drive growth in this area.
