Square Enix has a massive number of hit titles under its belt. These include games in various series such as Dragon Quest and, of course, Final Fantasy. Within these series, the studio has created remake after remake, most notably Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequel, Rebirth. While fans are waiting for the third entry in this series, another classic Final Fantasy game has been on fans’ minds. Many are excited about the possibility for a Final Fantasy IX remake, but an even older game stands out as deserving one.
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Square Enix has finally commented a Final Fantasy VI remake. In an interview with Windows Central, Naoki Hamaguchi, the game director for FF7R, has left fans with hope that Final Fantasy VI will be the next title to see a remake, a game many believe to be better than Final Fantasy VII. Hamaguchi did not directly indicate that this is in the works, but he was not shy to admit it was his favorite game in the series, which is what sparked this hope. “If I had all the time and money in the world, Final Fantasy 6 is my favorite mainline title. That would be very cool to take on as a remake.”
It remains to be seen if anything will come of this, but Final Fantasy fans shouldn’t hold their breath. If any large scale project like a Final Fantasy VI remake were to happen, it would likely take place after the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. That said, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this is Square Enix’s future, especially after the success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Square considering a return to turn-based games.
If Final Fantasy VI ends up getting a remake, it wouldn’t necessarily need to be on the scope of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth. Instead, the studio could look to Octopath Traveler and its beautiful HD-2D art style. Considering Final Fantasy VI is a 2D game originally, it would be a fitting match for a remake, and return the franchise to an earlier time. This form of retro revival has been popular among developers in recent years, with several games returning to 8- and 16-bit style, even some 2D art. It would be perfect for Square Enix to dive into, especially with a major release such as this. It worked out quite well for the Ninja Gaiden series earlier this year when Ninja Gaiden Ragebound released.
The gaming industry is seeing a huge number of remakes and remasters right now as well, with many coming from Square Enix. One reason is the development time required for a new game compared to a preexisting one. While assets will need to be updated, much of the legwork is already complete. Final Fantasy VI would still need a lot of work to get it up to modern standards, but it would be a strong investment for Square Enix.
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