US Edition"I’d Rather Support a New Creator": Naoki Hamaguchi on Why He Won’t Direct a Final Fantasy VI Remake
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Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has surprisingly openly commented on the possibility of a remake of Final Fantasy 6 – and made clear that he himself does not want to take over the direction of such a project. Instead, he wants a new generation of developers to take over the creative leadership. Final Fantasy 6, originally published in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, is considered one of the most important and mature parts …
"I’d Rather Support a New Creator": Naoki Hamaguchi on Why He Won’t Direct a Final Fantasy VI Remake
While Final Fantasy VII often dominates the spotlight, its 1994 predecessor, Final Fantasy VI, remains the "holy grail" for many long-term series fans. It pioneered the "magiteck" aesthetic and delivered one of gaming’s most chilling antagonists in Kefka Palazzo. However, if a modern reimagining of Terra’s story ever breaks ground, it won't be under the direction of the man who spent the last decade rebuilding Midgar and the world of Gaia In a n…
Final Fantasy VI tops many lists titled "FF games that deserve a remake," alongside the eighth and ninth installments. But if it were to happen, it wouldn't be what many imagine: a project directly in line with and inspired by the vision of FF7 Remake and its trilogy. Here's why.
The Director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Says a Final Fantasy VI Remake Could Happen, but Someone Else Should Lead It
The creator of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has openly discussed the possibility of another long-awaited remake, while making it clear that he has no intention of directing it himself. After more than a decade with the saga, Naoki Hamaguchi believes the time has come for new creators to take charge. There are still several months to go before the release of Part 3 of the Final Fantasy VII remake, and although Square Enix insists that development …
Final Fantasy VII Remake director wouldn’t want to be in charge of a Final Fantasy VI remake
Fans have been asking Square Enix for a Final Fantasy VI remake for quite some time, but one person who wouldn’t want to be in charge of it is Final Fantasy VII Remake game director, Naoki Hamaguchi. He says that if Square Enix did eventually decide to pursue a Final Fantasy VI Remake then he… Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake director wouldn’t want to be in charge of a Final Fantasy VI remake Source
After years of waiting, in 2020 came Final Fantasy VII Remake; a new version that was to become supersales for Square Enix.That success was reproduced with the second installment, Rebirth, already in 2024.There is a final chapter, which for the moment has no release date.And it is that a project of this magnitude requires its time, as well as the effort that the team of Naoki Hamaguchi has invested in the trilogy.But what will be its next game?I…
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