Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki Yoshida hopes that the upcoming new game in the series will "rekindle" player enthusiasm for the series.
His comments are taken from Final Fantasy's 35th anniversary souvenir, Uniqlo magazine, which also promotes themed T-shirts launched to celebrate the series.
Aitai Kimochi, a fan of Final Fantasy, shared a translation of Naoki Yoshida's review on Twitter, noting that the game is now in its final stages of development.
"We are in the final stages of development of Final Fantasy XI6," Yoshida said.
"Our goal is to provide a comprehensive game full of story and gameplay. Unlike online games that involve many players at the same time, FF16 offers a different experience, focusing on a single player and immersing you in the story. I think it's a very fleshy story. “
"For those who have grown up and realized that reality is not friendly to you and drifting away from Final Fantasy, we hope that FF16 will be a game that will rekindle your passion for the series."
Yoshida is also the producer of MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, which was announced last October as the most profitable game in the series.
In contrast, the series' single-player games have been heavily criticized, from the linear progression of Final Fantasy XIII to the chaotic story of Final Fantasy XIV.
Well, it seems that Square Enix intends to ride the wave of success of its MMORPG and hope that the next game will be a return to the series.
Final Fantasy XI6 was announced as a console-exclusive game for the PlayStation 5 back in 2020 (now with the PC version added). Aside from the initial announcement and the introduction of the protagonist, Clive Rosefield, players know little about the details of the game.