Square Enix is the best video game publisher of 2025 according to Metacritic

Metacritic has ranked Square Enix as the best video game publisher of 2025, based on critic scores for its nine released titles. Despite a lineup consisting primarily of ports and remakes, Square Enix achieved the top spot with consistent 'good' reviews across its releases. Other notable publishers on the list include Gamirror Games, Capcom, Microsoft, and Nintendo.

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COMPANY Microsoft
COMPANY SEGA
COMPANY Sony
PLATFORM Nintendo Switch
GAME Octopath Traveler 0
GAME BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
GAME Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
GAME Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
PLATFORM PlayStation 5
COMPANY Arc System Works
PLATFORM Xbox Series X
GAME Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth