Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is "excited" to work on a new game after choosing not to retire
Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the now-legendary Final Fantasy franchise, has expressed his excitement about developing a new game after deciding not to retire.
The details:
Speaking with Famitsu (via VGC) about the upcoming release of Fantasian's console and PC port, Neo Dimension, Sakaguchi shared that he was excited to be working on a new project, which he announced was in the works in late 2023. “It’s almost the same team that worked on Fantasian, but I can’t tell you what we’re working on yet,” the producer said. “One thing I can say is that game production is fun. It’s probably more of a pleasure than a job now. It may be that I’m getting older, but I’ve come to realize that it’s really nice to be part of a group of people. I’m excited to be able to develop with everyone again. Incidentally, on a personal note, I’m expecting a grandchild soon. I hope to be able to incorporate what I feel at that time into the new game.”
The project Sakaguchi is working on at his studio, Mistwalker, has yet to be revealed. Earlier this year, it was discovered that the developer had registered a new trademark for "Fantasian: Dark Edge," implying that it is likely a sequel or spin-off. Since Neo Dimension is bringing the first game to PC and consoles after its original Apple Arcade release, it would be the perfect time for a follow-up.
Sakaguchi stated in an interview with VGC back in 2021 that he approached Fantasian as if it were his final title, adding that he only had a few projects left in him before retiring. It's unclear whether the designer intends to create games after his next project, but we could see him collaborate with Square Enix again in some capacity after Neo Dimension's release.
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