In a recent interview featuring former President of SIE Worldwide Studios Shohei Yoshida, Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida hinted at a possible change in the development approach for Final Fantasy 17. Expressing the opinion that younger developers should take the lead on a potential Final Fantasy 17 project, Yoshida emphasized the need for fresh perspectives within the franchise. While the interview touched upon the ongoing development of Final Fantasy 16, no definitive decisions have been made regarding the future direction of the beloved series.
This interview surfaced amidst a bustling 2024 release schedule for the Final Fantasy series, with Square Enix's Creative Business Unit 3 (CBU3) overseeing two highly anticipated titles. The year kicked off with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth scheduled for release on February 29, followed by Final Fantasy 16's second DLC, The Rising Tide, expected in the spring. Additionally, the summer will witness the launch of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, the fifth expansion for the immensely popular MMORPG. As release dates for Dawntrail and The Rising Tide were still pending at the time of the interview, fans eagerly await further details.
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Naoki Yoshida, producer of both Final Fantasy 14 and Final Fantasy 16, carefully weighed his words during the discussion. Approximately an hour into the interview, hosted on the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' YouTube channel by Shuhei Yoshida, Yoshida contemplated the prospect of entrusting younger developers with a potential Final Fantasy 17. While emphasizing that Square Enix has yet to make any decisions on the development front, Yoshida expressed a desire to see new talent and leaders bring innovative ideas and narratives to the Final Fantasy universe, moving away from the established guard that has long contributed to the series.
Acknowledging Final Fantasy's tradition of adaptation and evolution, Yoshida hoped that the individual in charge of the next installment would approach it with a vision aligned with their own desires. Whether the game aligns with the action-focused style of Final Fantasy 16 or returns to the turn-based combat showcased in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection, Yoshida stressed the importance of developers prioritizing player enjoyment for years to come when conceptualizing a Final Fantasy game.
With expansions slated for Final Fantasy 14 and ongoing work on Final Fantasy 16, Yoshida and his team face a busy year in 2024. The future of the Final Fantasy series remains shrouded in uncertainty, leaving fans eagerly anticipating how it will evolve in the hands of potential new leaders.