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Final Fantasy 17 Development Teased by Square Enix Director
Insider Gaming • • technology
Key Points:
- Square Enix has hinted at the development of Final Fantasy 17, with Naoki Hamaguchi potentially taking on the role of director alongside his work on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
- A viral clip from the Final Fantasy XIV 2026 Fan Festival in Berlin featured a playful exchange between Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P) and Hamaguchi, suggesting Hamaguchi's involvement in Final Fantasy 17.
- This is not the first mention of Final Fantasy 17, as Yoshi-P previously discussed the game and its turn-based combat in 2025, indicating ongoing development discussions.
- Hamaguchi’s expanded directorial responsibilities would mark a significant step, as he would be managing more than one major Final Fantasy title simultaneously, though official confirmation is still pending.
- Fans have mixed reactions to Hamaguchi’s direction in the reboot games, and anticipation is building to see how his leadership will shape the future of the series.
