Nihon Falcom Corporation develops and sells video game software primarily focused on role-playing games, including its flagship series such as The Legend of Heroes and Ys. The company offers game software development for multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. It also produces music and video titles related to its game franchises, plans game software, sells related products, and provides various licensing services. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Tachikawa, Japan, Nihon Falcom operates mainly in the Japanese domestic market but has an expanding presence internationally through collaborations with localization and distribution partners.
In the fiscal year ending September 2025, Nihon Falcom reported record profits driven by the strong performance of its Kiseki and Ys series, with revenue increasing 3.5 percent year-over-year to ¥2,612 million and operating profit growing 8.1 percent to ¥1,340 million. Key recent product launches included The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria for PlayStation platforms; Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana for Nintendo Switch; Ys X – Proud NORDICS for Nintendo Switch 2; and Sora no Kiseki the 1st across multiple platforms. The company is also developing new titles such as Sora no Kiseki the 2nd and additional Ys X versions, alongside new original intellectual properties, signaling a strategic shift towards worldwide multi-platform releases and expanded IP creation.
Recent corporate actions include a share buyback program authorized in December 2025 to repurchase up to 600,000 shares representing 5.84 percent of issued share capital, which supports the company’s capital policy amid evolving management conditions. Despite a slightly anticipated dip in revenue and profit in the upcoming fiscal year due to development transitions, Nihon Falcom maintains a positive outlook with several projects underway to drive future growth and global expansion.