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Masataka Yoshida has suffered a significant left hamstring strain and is expected to miss the remainder of the Red Sox regular season, per interim manager Chad Tracy. He had been hitting well in August (.326/.892 OPS), and his absence opens a roster spot for Roman Anthony as Boston copes with multiple injuries.
Rumor: Square Enix reportedly paused the nearly finished Final Fantasy IX remake and shifted focus from remaking the past to developing new Final Fantasy titles after the FF VII Remake trilogy; the plan, discussed by insiders and outlets, is not officially confirmed and could change.
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.
During a press event, Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida said Square Enix has considered making a standalone, single-player FF14 set in the same world—perhaps following different characters or a different time period—but cautioned that only the current FF14 team could realistically develop such a game and there’s no official plan or timeline. The article also notes ongoing discussions about bringing Final Fantasy XIV to Nintendo Switch 2 with assurances about frame rate.
Final Fantasy XIV is headed to Nintendo Switch 2, announced at the Anaheim Fan Festival. Director Yoshida says optimization work aims for a stable 30fps, though towns with lots of players may see frame-rate dips. The port, set for August, will require a separate subscription from Nintendo Switch Online, and the Switch 2’s versatility should let players choose their preferred play style.
Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida announces a new, simplified 'Evolved' combat system to be added in the next expansion, while preserving the existing 'Reborn' mode; he cites Star Wars Galaxies' NGEs as a cautionary tale and emphasizes FF14's need to remain fresh for another decade without sacrificing what players love.
Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida discusses upcoming story elements, emphasizing a focus on showcasing the hero's strength through personalized cutscenes, role-specific content, and engaging puzzles, while hinting at future updates to enhance individual job expression and narrative immersion.