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Naoki Hamaguchi talks Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Final Fantasy 14, and physical media plans: "It's a wonderful culture and it would be a shame to lose that"
Naoki Hamaguchi discusses the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, its collaboration with Final Fantasy 14, and the game's development, including new gameplay mechanics and endgame content. He also shares his thoughts on the industry's shift towards digital distribution and his personal hope for the continued existence of physical media editions for games like Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss has been thinking about ways to make a mysterious boss suitable for the upcoming…
Final Fantasy 14 is set to receive a major crossover event with Final Fantasy 7, featuring a raid series with 12 boss fights spread across three tiers. Directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Naoki Yoshida collaborated to align release schedules and create a franchise-energizing event. Discussions are ongoing with Square Enix's creative teams, including Tetsuya Nomura and Kazushige Nojima, to ensure lore and design compatibility for the raid bosses, with a focus on making Final Fantasy 7 characters suitable for Final Fantasy 14's raid format.
Yoshi-P is looking into ways to make FF14's 5 expansions and hundreds of hours less daunting for new players
Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida is exploring ways to make the MMORPG's extensive story content less daunting for new players. He is considering implementing systems, potentially by the time of the Dawntrail expansion, to streamline the experience and accommodate requests for easier story progression.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 574: Is it getting Evercold in here or is it just me?
The Massively OP Podcast episode 574 covers the launch of EverQuest Legends, reveals from Final Fantasy XIV's Evercold, Guild Wars 3's backstory, SEED's early access, The Guild's Kickstarter success, and Black Desert's 2026 plans. Hosts Bree and Justin discuss these MMO updates and share listener emails.
Yoshi-P says he 'upgraded' his mindset when it comes to relaxing his views on keeping Final Fantasy 14's…
Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida has updated his stance on character customization, allowing players more freedom in how they present their characters. Previously resistant to changes like removing racial warpaint or allowing gear to be mismatched across jobs, Yoshida now sees these as aspects of roleplaying. This shift in mindset is reflected in upcoming features for the Evercold expansion, offering greater player choice.
Final Fantasy 14 On Switch 2 Is A Sobering Reminder That Storage Isn’t Cheap
Final Fantasy 14 will require 117.2GB of storage on the Nintendo Switch 2, consuming nearly half of its internal SSD. This large size is due to the inclusion of the base game and its five major expansions. The article also notes that other Square Enix games like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth also have substantial install sizes on the Switch, and discusses the rising costs of microSD cards and other PC hardware components due to global shortages.
Final Fantasy XIV bolsters Occult Crescent quests, preps Yo-Kai Watch event’s return in today’s update
Final Fantasy XIV has received an update adding new Occult Crescent content, including the North Horn area and the Forked Tower: Magic dungeon in both standard and extreme versions. The update also progresses allied society quests, introduces new furnishings and hairstyles, and brings back the Yo-Kai Watch crossover event with returning weapons and new cosmetic items.
Final Fantasy XIV’s Yoshida hints at bigger housing overhauls coming to the game during Evercold
Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida discussed upcoming housing system improvements during a fan festival. He indicated that major overhauls are planned, including a more accessible UI and a potentially highly-requested feature that could involve more accessible or instanced housing, with some updates expected during the Evercold patch cycles.
Square Enix Dev Yoshi-P Says Final Fantasy 6, 8, and 9 Remakes Would Probably Have to Be Released in Four or Even Five Installments
Square Enix director Naoki Yoshida stated that remakes of Final Fantasy 6, 8, and 9 would likely need to be released in multiple installments, potentially four or five. This comment was made during a discussion with Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi at the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival in Berlin.
Final Fantasy 14 is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th
Final Fantasy XIV is launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th, with preorders now available. The MMORPG requires a separate subscription, though the first month is free. The game will be one of the largest releases on the platform, requiring 117.2 GB of storage space. The upcoming Dawntrail expansion is also mentioned as a reason to start playing.
Final Fantasy 14 Will Be The Biggest Game on Nintendo Switch 2 by Install Size, and Take Up Almost Half of the Console's Entire Memory
The massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy XIV is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 next month, with its install size estimated to occupy nearly half of the console's 256GB internal storage. This significant memory requirement makes it potentially the largest game by install size on the platform.
At 117GB, Final Fantasy 14 is about to be the biggest game on Switch 2, beating Square Enix's previous monster RPG…
Final Fantasy 14 will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 with a substantial 117.2GB file size, consuming nearly half of the console's 256GB storage. This makes it the largest single game file on the platform, surpassing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The large size is attributed to the MMORPG's base game and five major expansions.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold's new DPS job will be revealed in October, but Square Enix is already dropping some big,…
Square Enix will reveal the next new DPS job for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail at the Japanese Fan Fest on October 31, 2026. Composer Masayoshi Soken teased fans with audio snippets, leading to speculation that the new job could be a Falconer-type class, similar to concepts seen in previous Final Fantasy titles.
Wisdom of Nym: Reactions to Final Fantasy XIV’s second fan festival
The author shares their reactions to the announcements made at Final Fantasy XIV's second fan festival, including details about the new "Bastion" job and speculation about a "Falconer" job. They also discuss new customization options, open-world content, and a crossover raid with Final Fantasy VII.
Talking Evercold, Bastion, and the future of Final Fantasy XIV at Fan Fest Berlin
During Fan Fest Berlin, Final Fantasy XIV Director Naoki Yoshida discussed the upcoming expansion Evercold, addressing challenges in visual identity inspired by Norse mythology and plans for housing system overhauls. He also detailed the new Bastion Tank job, the split between Main and Off-Tank roles, and ambitious crossover content like Evangelion and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Yoshida emphasized transparency and community engagement as key to the game's enduring success and reaffirmed his commitment to its development.
"4 or maybe even 5 instalments" If you want Remakes of older Final Fantasy games, prepare for them to be even bigger than the FF7 Remake trilogy
During a Final Fantasy Fan Fest panel, Naoki Yoshida and Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the possibility of remaking older Final Fantasy titles like Final Fantasy 6, 8, and 9. They indicated that such remakes would likely require multiple installments due to their scale, similar to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. Hamaguchi also hinted at potentially working on Final Fantasy 17 after the Final Fantasy 7 series concludes.
"I want this guy to make Final Fantasy 17": Yoshi-P embarrasses Final Fantasy 7 Remake lead with the "highest praise you can get" from players live on stage at FF14 Fan Fest
During a panel at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest, series lead Naoki Yoshida praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi, stating that fans want him to direct Final Fantasy 17. Yoshida considered this the highest praise possible, visibly embarrassing Hamaguchi on stage. While some speculate this hints at Hamaguchi's future involvement, the article notes the vagueness of the comment and the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3.
Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 remakes would need even more games than the FF7 trilogy, Yoshi-P warns: "We'd probably end up having to release them in 4 or maybe even 5 installments"
Naoki Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy 14, has warned that remakes of games like Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 in the style of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy would likely require four or even five installments due to their immense scope. He noted that while players desire remakes, the scale of these older titles, when translated to modern production values, presents significant development challenges. Final Fantasy 7 Remake lead Naoki Hamaguchi also expressed reservations about undertaking such a massive project.
Final Fantasy 14 comes to Switch 2 later this year with the now-famous free trial, but the file size is going to be absolutely massive
Final Fantasy XIV is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4th, requiring a massive 117.2 GB download. The MMORPG will feature its popular free trial and a separate monthly subscription, distinct from the usual Nintendo Switch Online membership. The upcoming Evercold expansion, part of the Godless Realms Saga, was also teased with a new tank class called the Bastion.
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
This week's MMO news covers Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Berlin, Black Desert's Heidel Ball, and the early access launch of SEED. Updates were also provided for Dungeons & Dragons Online, Aion 2, and The Guild reunion movie. Several games saw controversy including World of Warcraft staff cheating, Elder Scrolls Online capacity issues, and Microsoft layoffs.
