What Kitase's Comments Mean for the Future of Final Fantasy

Players can expect Square Enix to focus more on new games, though passion-driven remakes like FFVII remain possible. The door is also open for more Final Fantasy adaptations beyond games.

Players can expect Square Enix to focus more on new games, though passion-driven remakes like FFVII remain possible. The door is also open for more Final Fantasy adaptations beyond games.

Key points - Yoshinori Kitase is the producer of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy and brand manager for Final Fantasy at Square Enix. - Kitase stated Square Enix is more likely to invest in new titles and new games moving forward. - He acknowledged remakes can still happen when original creators have strong feelings, citing the Final Fantasy VII remake. - Kitase said future games or TV series inspired by Final Fantasy stories are a possibility. - Kitase confirmed Biggs and Wedge in Final Fantasy VI and Blitzball in Final Fantasy X were inspired by Star Wars.

Timeline - 2026: Yoshinori Kitase speaks exclusively with IGN at Lucca Comics & Games Festival 2026. - Next year: Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled to release.

FAQ

Q: Will Square Enix stop making remakes? A: No, Kitase said the company will prioritize new titles, but remakes can still happen when creators have strong feelings for the original, like with Final Fantasy VII.

Q: Is a Final Fantasy movie or TV show coming? A: Kitase said it would be nice to have future games or TV series inspired by Final Fantasy stories and doesn't see why it couldn't happen, but nothing is confirmed.

Q: What did Kitase say about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? A: He's happy the creators were inspired by Final Fantasy and compared it to how he drew inspiration from Star Wars, calling it a beautiful cycle of inspiration.