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Naoki Yoshida says remakes of FF6, 8, or 9 would be massive and likely require four or five installments, making rapid releases unlikely; he notes FF7 Remake’s multi‑part approach, while HD‑2D could offer a feasible path for a FF6 revival, leveraging nostalgic visuals with a modern edge and building on Square Enix’s existing HD‑2D slate.
Yoshinori 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida says remakes of Final Fantasy VI, VIII, and IX would require four to five installments due to their enormous scope, signaling they wouldn’t match the scale of the FFVII Remake. With Final Fantasy VII Revelation nearing completion, Square Enix is teasing the next era for the series, including potential talk of Final Fantasy XVII after the FFVII Remake run.
At FF14 Fan Fest, Naoki Yoshida and FF7 Remake lead Naoki Hamaguchi suggested that remaking other classic Final Fantasy titles (FF6, FF8, FF9) could require four to five installments, highlighting the scale of the FF7 remake project and hinting at a potential FF17 in the future.
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi reacted positively to an AI-generated video imagining a remake of Final Fantasy VI, sparking a debate about AI art in games as some fans praise the concept while others push back; Akitoshi Kawazu urged caution, and interest in a potential FF6 remake persists.
Final Fantasy VI creator Hironobu Sakaguchi praised an AI-generated teaser for a hypothetical FF6 remake, posting that it was amazing, but SaGa creator Akitoshi Kawazu immediately urged him to stop at the first line, highlighting the current debate over AI’s role in game development and remakes.
Square Enix's HD-2D art style, popularized by Octopath Traveler, is being used in the Dragon Quest 3 remake, sparking interest in potential remakes of other classic games like Final Fantasy VI. Producer Masaaki Hayasaka expressed a personal desire to see FFVI in HD-2D, noting the artistic challenges involved in adapting games with established aesthetics. The Dragon Quest 3 remake aims to rejuvenate the series' user base by offering a fresh entry point while maintaining nostalgic elements. The success of Dragon Quest XI influenced the remake's development.
Square Enix's producer Yoshinori Kitase mentioned that a potential remake of Final Fantasy VI would require almost double the development time of Final Fantasy VII Remake due to the game's large number of characters, but he couldn't confirm its possibility. The company's President also emphasized a focus on quality in future products while expressing interest in applying AI technology.
Some staff at Square Enix want a Final Fantasy VI remake, according to Yoshinori Kitase, the vice president and Final Fantasy VII Remake producer. However, Kitase said it would be "difficult" to do. The SNES classic is beloved by those working at Square Enix as well as fans across the world. The Pixel Remaster is already available on modern consoles, but a remake could be possible in the future.
Square Enix vice president Yoshinori Kitase and franchise veteran Hironobu Sakaguchi discussed the possibility of a Final Fantasy VI remake during a Final Fantasy 35th-anniversary broadcast. While there is interest from Square Enix staff, Kitase stated that it would be complicated at the moment as they are still working on the Final Fantasy VII Remake project. The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has sold over two million units worldwide across various platforms.