20 Years To Remake? Square Enix Grapples With Final Fantasy 6's Epic Scope
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Yoshinori Kitase, VP at Square Enix, indicated that a remake of Final Fantasy 6 could take about 20 years due to its complexity and depth. The project is not confirmed and would only be considered after the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy is completed. The second entry of the trilogy, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is scheduled for release on Feb. 29, 2024. Hironobu Sakaguchi, the series creator, also commented on the challenges of remaking the game from its original 2D format.
January 29, 2024 | 5:29 pm
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Square Enix's VP Yoshinori Kitase discussed the potential 20-year timeline for a Final Fantasy 6 remake, highlighting the game's complexity. The company's focus remains on completing the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy, with the next release in 2024.
While the news reflects the company's commitment to quality and long-term planning, it does not confirm a new project or provide a timeline that would immediately affect the company's financials or stock price. The focus on the ongoing FF7 Remake Trilogy suggests that any potential impact from a FF6 remake is speculative and long-term.
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