From a purely developmental and business standpoint, they certainly are making the (more) right decisions with the remake, as people will have to begrudgingly admit. CyberConnect 2 assistance, Unreal Engine 4 with excellent existing Japanese documentation and support meaning relatively quick progress can be made without being slowed down considerably by proprietary engine teething problems, multiple volumes to pad out a release schedule roadmap and maximise money gain from the whole project.
There is a difference between safe and right. There is also a difference between safe, right and smart. Is this the safest decision? Sure. Is it the smartest decision? From a business standpoint "maybe". Is this the "right" decision? Not at all. This is
If this is the right decision, why aren't other companies doing it? My guess is because Square Enix has a history of making something look amazing and then suddenly flopping.