In 2000, Square Enix was formed as a result of the merger between two of the biggest names in the video game industry: Square and Enix. This merger marked the beginning of an era of unprecedented success for the newly formed company. For the past 20 years, Square Enix has been at the forefront of the gaming industry, producing some of the most beloved and iconic titles in gaming history.

Square was founded in 1983 by Masafumi Miyamoto and Hironobu Sakaguchi. The company quickly rose to prominence in the gaming world with the release of their first title, Final Fantasy, in 1987. Final Fantasy was a huge success and spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, becoming one of the most successful franchises in gaming history. Square also released other popular titles such as Chrono Trigger and Secret of Mana.

Enix was founded in 1975 by Yasuhiro Fukushima. The company initially focused on developing board games and other non-video game related products. However, in 1988, Enix released Dragon Quest, a role-playing game that quickly became a hit in Japan and spawned numerous sequels. Dragon Quest was one of the first games to popularize the RPG genre and is still popular today.

The merger between Square and Enix in 2000 created a powerhouse in the gaming industry. The newly formed company had access to both Square’s and Enix’s extensive libraries of titles, allowing them to create new games that combined elements from both companies’ franchises. This resulted in some of the most beloved titles in gaming history, such as Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy X.

Square Enix has also produced numerous other successful titles over the past 20 years, such as the Tomb Raider series, Deus Ex, and Just Cause. They have also developed several mobile games, such as Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and Mobius Final Fantasy. In addition, they have branched out into other forms of entertainment, such as anime and movies.

For two decades, Square Enix has been at the forefront of the gaming industry. Their combination of classic franchises and innovative new titles has made them one of the most successful video game companies in history. With their 20th anniversary coming up, it’s safe to say that Square Enix will continue to be a major player in the gaming world for years to come.