FF Creator Aims to Develop Spiritual Successor to FF6

Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, once contemplating retirement, has reignited his passion to develop a new game as a spiritual successor to the beloved Final Fantasy 6. Dive into the details of his upcoming project and stay updated on its development.

Final Fantasy Creator To Develop His Final Game Again

The Successor To Final Fantasy 6

Following the success of his latest game, Fantasian Neo Dimension, released in 2021, Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has expressed a desire to craft a new game inspired by Final Fantasy 6. In a recent interview with The Verge, Sakaguchi shared that he initially intended Fantasian to mark his retirement. However, the joy of working with his talented team has inspired him to embark on a new journey. He aims to create "a successor to Final Fantasy VI," blending the old with the new, describing it as "part two of my farewell note."

Development On Sakaguchi’s Latest Project

In a 2024 interview with Famitsu, Sakaguchi confirmed his ongoing work on a new project. He revealed that he completed the script about a year ago and anticipates reaching a significant milestone within the next two years. The filing of a trademark for "FANTASIAN DARK AGE" by Mistwalker in June 2024 has sparked speculation about a potential sequel to Fantasian. While details remain scarce, Sakaguchi assures that his new project will adhere to the fantasy RPG genre he's renowned for.

Reuniting With Square Enix For FANTASIAN Neo Dimension

Mistwalker's collaboration with Square Enix brought FANTASIAN Neo Dimension to a broader audience on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch in December 2024. Originally launched in 2021 as an Apple Arcade exclusive, Fantasian received widespread acclaim. Sakaguchi reflected on this reunion with Square Enix, his career's starting point, as a "fascinating experience."

Sakaguchi's career began at Square (now Square Enix) in 1983, where he directed the first Final Fantasy game in 1987 and subsequent titles up to Final Fantasy 11. After leaving Square in 2003 to establish Mistwalker, he developed notable games such as Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, and The Last Story. Despite his recent collaboration with Square Enix, Sakaguchi has no intention of revisiting his past works, stating he has "switched to a consumer rather than a creator."