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Yoshi-P Warns Final Fantasy VI, VIII and IX Remakes Would Need 5 Installments, As Square Enix Teases Final Fantasy XVII
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Key Points:
- Square Enix plans to conclude the Final Fantasy VII Remake series next year with Final Fantasy VII Revelation on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, while future projects remain uncertain.
- Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida stated that remaking large-scale titles like Final Fantasy VI, VIII, and IX would require more than three installments due to their immense scope and complexity.
- Final Fantasy VI, in particular, is highlighted as a massive 16-bit JRPG with a large cast and dual world maps, making a remake a significant and lengthy undertaking.
- Fans have expressed interest in Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, leading future projects including a potential Final Fantasy XVII or remakes of earlier titles.
- While Final Fantasy XVI received mixed reactions for its darker tone and action focus, there is curiosity about how Hamaguchi might approach new entries or remakes to capture the franchise's spirit.
