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At a Berlin Fan Festival press conference, Yoshi-P says his core method for FF14 development has remained largely the same since the A Realm Reborn relaunch, though he acknowledges designs must evolve with players' increasingly limited free time; Evercold will introduce two new jobs and a FF7 crossover raid, with two major housing updates in the works to keep players engaged.
FFXIV director Yoshi-P says he’s glad Chort has become a fan-favorite meme, even though he admits he doesn’t fully understand the appeal; the towering minor boss has sparked memes and enthusiasm from players, with the team encouraging more community content as they work on the Evercold expansion, which will bring housing updates and a FF7 crossover raid.
Final Fantasy XIV director Yoshi-P revealed at Berlin Fan Festival that FF14 will undergo two big housing overhauls in the Patch 8.X cycle: a major UI overhaul to make housing creation more accessible for casual players, and a second, as-yet-unspecified update likely to excite players more and potentially launch earlier than the UI change; the changes come amid ongoing concerns about housing availability and the current lottery system, inspired by WoW's housing improvements.
Final Fantasy producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida confirmed at PAX East that the PC version of Final Fantasy 16 is coming "soon," with no specific release date announced yet. The upcoming DLC chapter, The Rising Tide, will launch for PlayStation 5 on April 18. The game will be demanding on PC and will benefit from running on an SSD. A PC demo is also in the works, and fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates.
Final Fantasy 14's producer and director, Yoshi-P, is hesitant about implementing a new story skip feature to help new players catch up on the MMO's 10-year storyline, expressing concerns that it could diminish the game's value. While a story skip can currently be purchased for expansion content, Yoshi-P is wary of adding a free catch-up feature, as he believes the globally acclaimed storyline is integral to the game's growth. However, players are divided on the issue, with some acknowledging the daunting length of the story and others emphasizing the importance of experiencing the full narrative. Additionally, concerns about the evolving gameplay mechanics further complicate the decision.
Final Fantasy 14 director Yoshi-P expresses regret for making the game too stress-free and comfortable for players, aiming to introduce more challenges in the future as the release of Dawntrail approaches. He acknowledges the need to provide surprises and a sense of accomplishment beyond players' expectations, indicating a shift towards a more challenging gameplay experience.
Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P, has discussed early ideas for Final Fantasy 17, including a hybrid of real-time and turn-based combat or a return to pixel art. He suggested the possibility of bringing in a younger generation to direct the next installment and emphasized the importance of challenging the conventions of the series. While these ideas are speculative, they offer insight into potential directions for the future of the franchise.
Final Fantasy 16 producer Yoshi-P confirmed during a pre-launch livestream that the PC version of the game is in development but needs work on optimization. Squenix has been too busy with the PS5 version of the game to work on the PC version. No release date has been announced, but it is unlikely to be before 2024.
Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy XIV, surprised fans during a live stream by playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on a new, special edition Zelda-themed Switch. Despite not making much progress, the moment reminded fans that Yoshi-P is an enthusiastic gamer excited about the latest big new release. The moment even got the phrase 'Yoshi-P Zelda' trending for a time in Japan.