Square Enix Confirms Big Change to Final Fantasy Is Coming

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and nostalgia at the news that Final Fantasy may be leaving its exclusive PlayStation roots. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve spent countless hours on my trusty PlayStation consoles, immersed in the magical worlds of Final Fantasy. But, like an old adventurer who’s seen too many dungeons and dragons, I know that change is often the key to growth.

The idea of playing Final Fantasy on various platforms, reaching out to new audiences, seems like a bold move from Square Enix. It’s akin to a grizzled veteran explorer deciding to set sail not just for the familiar shores, but for uncharted territories as well. The risk may be there, but so are the rewards – the chance to expand our horizons and share the magic of Final Fantasy with more people than ever before.

And let’s face it, if we can have a chocobo ride on multiple platforms, why limit ourselves? After all, who doesn’t want their trusty chocobo to gallop across not just the PlayStation fields, but the vast landscapes of Nintendo, PC, and beyond?

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As for the joke, well, here it is: I guess Square Enix is finally learning that in the world of gaming, exclusivity is overrated. After all, who needs a monopoly on magic when you can share it with the whole kingdom?

Final Fantasy, a long-established video game series, has been highly profitable within the gaming industry. Throughout its history, the essence of Final Fantasy has adapted and diversified to keep up with contemporary trends. Notably, for many years, the majority of Final Fantasy games have been released exclusively on PlayStation consoles due to an agreement between Sony (PlayStation) and Square Enix. However, it seems this tradition may not continue in the future.

Based on statements made by Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase, the company is pleased with the success of their recent Final Fantasy titles, such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Final Fantasy 16, on PlayStation consoles. However, they also believe it’s evident that the future lies not in exclusivity, but rather in making these games accessible to a wide range of players.

The producer stated, “Though we’re content and assured that we’re achieving certain sales levels, it’s evident that, given the advancements in gaming, it’s not viable for us to limit our presence on a single platform. Instead, I believe we should make our game accessible to as many players as possible.

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It’s likely that the PlayStation exclusivity agreement includes Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. However, according to a recent statement by Kitase, it seems that any potential remake of Final Fantasy 17 (rumored Final Fantasy 9) might be released on multiple platforms.

Absolutely, Square Enix doesn’t create Final Fantasy games solely for PlayStation and Nintendo because it has a fondness for those companies; rather, it receives financial compensation upfront to do so, which helps mitigate the financial risk associated with developing AAA video games. However, this arrangement can potentially restrict the growth of their intellectual property. While there are benefits to being associated with renowned brands like PlayStation and Nintendo, there are also advantages in expanding to new markets. It seems that Square Enix believes these benefits outweigh any advantages of creating exclusive games.

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2024-12-31 00:15