Final Fantasy 14 Director Discusses New Game Ideas and Switch 2
Naoki Yoshida has many unrevealed game concepts, including one blending AI and servers. He also confirmed Final Fantasy 14's performance and mouse/keyboard support for the Switch 2. Yoshida aims for fresh designs in future online titles, not just evolving existing ones.
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Former PlayStation boss says it's "really funny" turn-based JRPGs are so in-demand after he advised Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs not to use the term
Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida finds it amusing that he once advised Sandfall Interactive to avoid marketing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as a turn-based JRPG, a genre now experiencing a resurgence. He notes the irony given the game's critical success and the current demand for similar titles, contrasting it with his past advice to steer consumers away from the term.
Final Fantasy 14 is great and all, but Yoshi-P would "tackle completely new game designs and values" if he…
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida stated that if he were to develop a new online live service title from scratch, he would aim for completely new game designs and values. He explained that for the upcoming expansion Evercold, he chose to steer the MMORPG towards "change" to create more enjoyment and evolve further. Yoshida also mentioned that making sudden changes can be harmful to operations, comparing it to sharp turns while driving fast.
Final Fantasy 14 boss Yoshi-P has "many game ideas" tucked away that he'd like to do something with, one being a "game design that combines AI and servers"
Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy 14, has revealed he has numerous game ideas he wishes to develop, including one that combines AI and servers. Despite the challenges in the current game industry, Yoshida expressed excitement and has no plans to retire soon, continuing to work on Final Fantasy 14 and potentially other projects.
Final Fantasy 14 Director Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Performance and Mouse-Keyboard Controls
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida confirmed technical details regarding the game's performance and mouse-keyboard control support on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. These details were shared during an interview at FFXIV Fan Fest.