Well, it isn't to save cash so much as make it - the money they would otherwise be spending can be invested into other endeavours. And if it works smart move. But probably not one of those things they can make a habit of doing. However, at its heart, is a Kickstarter any different than taking pre-orders for a game still months or years from release?
SE is just rolling in FF love lately. Type-0, Heavensward, XV, FF World and the VII remake. Five new releases inside of 4 years, assuming they can stick to schedules. Nevermind all the other IP with new games coming out too. Amazing what raking in MMORPG subscription revenue can do for your ability to develop games.
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