Final Fantasy 16 producer on game consoles: “I wish there was only one”
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In a recent interview,Final Fantasy16producer Naoki Yoshida said it would be better for developers and players if games didn’t have to straddle competing platforms from rival companies.
In an interview with a TaiwaneseYouTubechannel, the veteran developer, renowned for his work as producer onFinal Fantasy 16andcritically acclaimed MMOFinal Fantasy 14,weighed in on the effects competing consoles have on the industry (via VGC).
Speaking withTaiwanese YouTubers, Yoshida reportedly said “Game platforms… I probably shouldn’t say this, but I wish there was only one. It would be better for both the developers and the players."
BothFinal Fantasy 14andFinal Fantasy 16have had curious relationships with console exclusivity. On its release and at the time of writing,Final Fantasy 16remains aPS5exclusive, despite being one of thebest RPGsof recent years. Yoshida confirmed via a post on theJapanese PlayStation Blogearlier this year that “it is true thatFinal Fantasy 16is a six-month limited-time exclusive on the PS5 platform.”
That being said, the limited nature of the exclusivity deal does leave open the possibility of a later PC port, something Yoshida would “like to release eventually”. However, though a PC port is definitely on the cards, the producer made it clear that “the PC version will not come out in half a year.”
Yoshida continued: “This is because we spent a lot of time and money optimizing the PS5 platform to deliver the best gaming experience. Of course, I would like to release a PC version at some point so that everyone can play as many games as possible.”
Final Fantasy 14, one of thebest MMOsout there, has also had a storied relationship with rival console brands. Initially only available on PC and PS5, the reveal of the game’s latest expansion,Dawntrail, also came with an announcement from Yoshida andMicrosoftGaming CEO Phil Spencer confirming that the MMOwould be coming to Xboxin the first half of 2024.
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Given that it’s taken nearly a decade since its initial release forFinal Fantasy 14to finally be available on all major consoles, it’s easy to see why Yoshida might find the divide between the rival gaming platforms somewhat frustrating. ThoughFinal Fantasy 14’s planned arrival on Xbox bodes well for fans, it is as yet unclear if Square Enix and Xbox will adopt a similar approach for future titles.
If you’re a Final Fantasy enjoyer why not have a look at our list of thebest JRPGS? We’ve also collated the verybest single-player gamesif you’re looking for something more broad.
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