If You're Playing Final Fantasy Games on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
Data suggests that the Final Fantasy franchise, particularly titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has an aging player base, with a significant majority of players over 30. Director Naoki Yoshida believes long gaps between releases have hindered attracting younger players. The article questions Square Enix's strategy and suggests a radical reinvention, similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, might be needed to revitalize the series for modern audiences.
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- Naoki Yoshida
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- Final Fantasy VII
- Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
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- PlayStation 5
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Square Enix
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Game Industry
- Capcom
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