Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida thinks “maybe it’s about time” to remove them from titles.
Could Final Fantasy XVI be the last numbered title in the beloved RPG franchise?
That’s unknown, though game producer Naoki Yoshida has brought the issue up with Square Enix executives.
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Yoshida added that marketing has to ensure audiences know that playing every game in the franchise isn’t necessary.
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“That’s actually something that I’ve discussed with the higher-ups,” he said.
“Maybe it’s about time we removed the numbers from the title.
“For example, you have Final Fantasy XIV.
On top of producing XVI, Yoshida also directed Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
So he has history with the MMO and now single-player sides of the long-running series.
As for the upcoming game, GameSpot has a newFinal Fantasy XVI previewdetailing the opening hours of the RPG.
In addition,Final Fantasy XVI PS5 bundle preorders are now live.
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