Square Enix’s sales are down despite Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Octopath Traveler

Despite the release of some big games, Square Enix reported that net sales were down 15 percent in the six months ending on September 18 when compared to the same period last year. Weak performances from service-based games and a large investment in a new studio contributed to the slow six months.

The six months saw Square Enix release major titles like the Switch role-playing game Octopath Traveler and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. During the same period last year, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age launched in Japan. It has sold over 4 million copies in that country alone. Dragon Quest XI released in the U.S. in September 4.