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Square Enix Invests in Playtron to Expand Distribution and Access to Next-Generation Gaming via Revolutionary "GameOS" that Transforms PCs into "Super" Game Consoles.

Palo Alto, CA – September 2, 2024 – We are excited to announce Square Enix, a global leader in interactive entertainment, has made a strategic investment in Playtron. Playtron is building a new operating system hyper optimized for games and installable on many PC form factors from powerful new Handhelds & Laptops to Desktops & beyond.

"Square Enix’s investment in Playtron underscores its commitment to driving innovation and enhancing player experiences and access," said Hideaki Uehara, General Manager, Investment & Business Development of Square Enix. "This collaboration aims to leverage Playtron’s "GameOS" to expand distribution of Square Enix’s portfolio of beloved franchises and explore new creative possibilities that are only possible when harnessing the full power of an operating system."

Playtron’s CEO, Kirt McMaster, added, “We are thrilled to join forces with such a legendary games publisher as Square Enix. The PC we know is morphing into new forms that require a purpose built OS for gaming that meets the demands of powerful new gaming hardware such as handhelds and new players who have grown up in a mobile first world with much more sophisticated UX sensibilities. This investment will accelerate the development and deployment of GameOS and create new experiences for players around the globe.”

For more information, please contact:
Playtron Media Relations
Email: info@playtron.one

About Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is the holding company leading the group of Square Enix companies (the "Square Enix Group") with a diverse range of content and service businesses. The Square Enix Group publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO®. The Square Enix Group includes a global network of leading development studios and sales offices located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Square Enix Group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 185 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 88 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.

More information on Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. can be found at http://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/

About Playtron

Playtron is building THE operating system for gaming. Our GameOS transforms any PC... from handhelds to desktops and beyond... into a super games console. Playtron's GameOS is optimized for gaming and delivers a lightweight  open experience allowing you to play your entire game library from Steam, Epic, GOG and more. Playtron is backed by consumer electronics, gaming and tier 1 fundse native Playtron powered devices soon in markets around the world.

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