Final Fantasy VII Remake Director Eyes Original RPG After Trilogy
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, is eager to create a new, original RPG. He plans to pursue this new intellectual property after the conclusion of the current Final Fantasy VII project. Hamaguchi remains committed to the JRPG genre and growing the Final Fantasy brand.
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director would like to tackle an original project after Revelation
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, expressed his desire to work on an original IP after the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy concludes. While currently focused on the 2027 release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, he is more interested in creating a new grand RPG rather than another remake.
After Final Fantasy 7 Revelation wraps up, the remake's director wants to work on another JRPG: "Whether it be…
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, expressed his desire to work on another JRPG after the conclusion of Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis. While he is open to creating a new Final Fantasy title or an entirely new intellectual property, he is committed to continuing his work within the JRPG genre.
Final Fantasy VII Remake director says his next project is probably going to be a RPG
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Remake, indicated that his next project after Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will likely be a role-playing game. He is currently focused on the development of Final Fantasy VII: Revelation.
Final Fantasy Remake director: We are aware we need to grow the Final Fantasy brand
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Remake, stated his awareness of the need to expand the Final Fantasy brand for the next generation. He also expressed eagerness to explore new and unique experiences beyond the current project, while reaffirming his commitment to delivering engaging games as head of a Square Enix studio.
Feature: "It's Rare For Me To Make Downtime" - Naoki Hamaguchi Talks Final Fantasy VII's "Packed And Eventful" Development
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, discusses the development of the game and its port to the Nintendo Switch. He explains the challenges of adapting the open-world structure for the platform and the decision to release the games in close succession to avoid a fragmented player experience. Hamaguchi also touches on balancing nostalgia with innovation for the remake series and his personal approach to downtime.
