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"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.
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.
Final Fantasy 14 is planning 2 major overhauls to its housing system to catch up with World of Warcraft: 'It's probably the number 1 thing on the list a lot of people are requesting'
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida revealed plans for two major overhauls to the game's housing system, inspired in part by World of Warcraft's new system. The first overhaul will focus on making the UI more accessible for casual players, while the second, more secretive overhaul is also planned and is highly requested by the player base.
Final Fantasy 14 boss Yoshi-P doesn't get the deal with Chort
Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida expressed surprise at the popularity of the sub-boss character Chort, stating he didn't fully understand the appeal despite its meme status. Yoshida is curious about what players find appealing about the character, though he acknowledges the visual humor of a large character rolling. He also encouraged the community to share their feedback on future content.
Yoshi-P's "huge list" of FF14 Evercold plans range from helping you through MSQ, to battling World of Warcraft's housing
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida detailed extensive plans for the game's future, dubbed 'Evercold,' which will include significant overhauls to player housing and the main story progression. Yoshida also discussed the team's approach to incorporating player feedback, the challenges of integrating crossover content like Final Fantasy VII, and his personal commitment to the game as his life's work.
Final Fantasy 14 Evercold changes housing for the better, Yoshi-P says, and World of Warcraft's "amazing" take on the MMO staple has "been a good source of research"
Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida announced two major overhauls for the game's housing system, planned for the patch 8.0 series following the Dawntrail expansion. Yoshida cited World of Warcraft's housing system as a source of inspiration and research for these upcoming improvements, aiming to make the system more accessible and enjoyable for players.
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P doesn't quite get the community hype around Chort, the chunky boss who quickly…
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida expressed surprise at the community's strong affection for the boss character Chort, introduced in patch 7.5. Despite not fully understanding the hype or the memes surrounding the character, Yoshida acknowledged the development team enjoys seeing players engage with and create content around the game's elements. He encouraged players to continue sharing their feedback and what they enjoy about the game.
Final Fantasy VII Remake series coming to Final Fantasy XIV
During Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Berlin, director Naoki Yoshida announced a major crossover event with the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. This new raid series, titled "Beyond the Lifestream," will begin with Patch 8.01 and feature iconic bosses from the Remake series. Additionally, a Final Fantasy VII-themed typing mini-game called "Keybound Brawler" will be added to the Gold Saucer in Patch 7.56.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest reveals masses of new details including a new Job, Collector’s Edition, and Switch 2 release
During Final Fantasy Fan Festival Berlin 2026, Square Enix revealed new details for the upcoming expansion, Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold. The expansion will introduce a new Main Tank Job called Bastion, new areas like the sky-based realmship Naglfar, and a new feature allowing players more freedom in choosing their main scenario route with Auto Content Balancing. Additionally, Final Fantasy XIV will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 4, 2026, with a free one-month subscription period, and a Collector's Edition featuring both physical and digital in-game items was also announced.
Here's a closer look at the FF14 Beastmaster and The Crucible of the Unbroken, courtesy of Live Letter 93
Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming patch 7.56 will introduce the Beastmaster, a new limited job that utilizes captured beasts for combat. This job is tied to a new activity called 'The Crucible of the Unbroken,' a magic board game where players train their beasts. The preview detailed the Beastmaster's mechanics, including beast capture, skill borrowing, and the strategic elements of The Crucible of the Unbroken, which requires players to build teams based on enemy weaknesses and utilize special items and gear.
It's taken 13 years, but Final Fantasy 14 has finally broken the Sephiroth-shaped emergency glass
Square Enix announced a major collaboration between Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy VII titled 'Beyond the Lifestream' during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin. The upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, will feature an eight-player raid series dedicated to Final Fantasy VII characters, with input from key developers of both franchises, including Tetsuya Nomura for character design. Additionally, the Gold Saucer will receive an attraction based on the Final Fantasy VII Gold Saucer and a typing game.
Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin reveals the new tank job, new areas, and a new FFVII raid
During the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Berlin, director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new tank job, Bastion, which starts at level 90 and uses 'skyltborg' weapons. The expansion will feature 'Realmships' as its primary setting, with new zones like Naglfar and Hringhorni, and a Final Fantasy VII-inspired raid series called Beyond the Lifestream. Updates to character customization, chocobo companions, and a new Gold Saucer attraction were also announced.
"The desire for a world you can escape to is stronger than ever": How MMORPGs are flourishing in a multiplayer…
Despite the volatility of the live service game market, MMORPGs continue to flourish by evolving and serving dedicated fanbases. Developers of long-running titles like Final Fantasy 14, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Warframe emphasize community engagement, transparency, and adapting to changing player lifestyles to ensure longevity. These games offer players a persistent world to inhabit and evolve with, a concept that remains highly attractive in the current gaming landscape.
Final Fantasy 14 reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date and pricing, Final Fantasy 7 remake collaboration, more
Square Enix announced the Nintendo Switch 2 release date for Final Fantasy 14 as August 4, 2026, alongside details for the upcoming expansion, Evercold, launching January 2027. The expansion will feature a new job called Bastion, a crossover raid series with Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy titled 'Beyond the Lifestream,' and significant updates to game systems and character customization.
The FF14 Bastion is our first new Evercold job - here's everything Yoshi-P announced in the Fanfest Berlin keynote
During Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest Berlin, Game Director Naoki Yoshida revealed the new 'Bastion' job for the upcoming 8.0 expansion, Evercold, set to launch in January 2027. The keynote also showcased new zones, a third raid difficulty tier, and collaborations with Final Fantasy VII Remake.
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake series comes to Final Fantasy 14 as part of Evercold's new raid series, and veterans of…
Final Fantasy 14 will feature a crossover raid series with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, titled 'Beyond the Lifestream,' as part of the upcoming Evercold expansion. The raid will include three tiers and three difficulty levels, with the first tier launching in update 8.01. Original Final Fantasy 7 writer Kazushige Nojima and artist Tetsuya Nomura are involved in the project, and new outfits inspired by Tifa and Barret will be unlockable.
The Bastion is Final Fantasy 14's first new job for Evercold, a hulking tank with a shield and gun on each arm
Square Enix has revealed the Bastion, a new tank job for Final Fantasy 14's upcoming Evercold expansion, set to launch in January 2027. This job features a unique design with a shield and gun on each arm, capable of firing them off as projectiles. Players will need to be level 90 and in Limsa Lominsa to access the Bastion upon the expansion's release.
Final Fantasy 14 reportedly tops 1 million active players for the first time in over a year as fans prepare for the…
Final Fantasy XIV has reportedly surpassed one million active players for the first time in over a year, with numbers reaching approximately 1,020,000. This surge in players is attributed to anticipation for the upcoming expansion, Evercold, which is set to launch in early 2027 and begin the Godless Realms Saga. The MMORPG has seen a significant increase from its March figures of around 770,000 active players, with new account creations also doubling.
