Final Fantasy Director Says Xenogears 'Sounds Like A Tough Game' To Remake And I'm Beginning To Think The Cult PS1 RPG Might Never Be Coming Back

Key Points:

• Xenogears, a cult classic JRPG originally released digitally on PlayStation 3, will become inaccessible after the PS3 and PSP/PS Vita digital stores close in 2027, raising questions about its availability on modern platforms.
• Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed surprise at a Xenogears reference in the game and noted that remaking a game from that era would be a challenging task, showing no clear plans for a Xenogears remake.
• Xenogears is known for its memorable mechanics and storytelling despite its uneven quality, with its director Tetsuya Takahashi now leading Monolith Soft at Nintendo, which complicates potential collaborations for a remake or revival.
• An HD port of Xenogears for modern consoles or PC could be a more feasible option, but Square Enix’s inconsistent track record with remasters and the precedence of other titles like SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered dampen optimism.
• There is some hope among fans for a comprehensive Xeno collection including Xenogears and the Xenosaga trilogy on modern platforms, especially with rumors of Nintendo potentially acquiring Xenosaga rights, hinting at future collaborations.