Legendary game designer Tetsuya Nomura, known for iconic franchises like Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, suggests his upcoming project, Kingdom Hearts 4, might be his last. This news comes as Square Enix faces financial challenges and fans eagerly await the release of Kingdom Hearts 4, potentially slated for 2026.
Xbox has made a major move in the JRPG space, adding six Final Fantasy games, two Mana titles, and a new trailer for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake to its platform. This unexpected influx of Square Enix titles marks a significant shift for Xbox, which traditionally hasn’t been known for its JRPG catalog.
Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, is back with a new version of his acclaimed RPG, Fantasian. This time, the game is coming to consoles and PC, bringing its unique diorama art style and innovative gameplay to a wider audience. Sakaguchi discusses the origins of Fantasian and the changes coming to the new version, dubbed Neo Dimension.
Veteran Final Fantasy localization expert Michael–Christopher Koji Fox hints that producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida may be ready to depart from dark fantasy themes in future Final Fantasy projects. Fox suggests that Yoshida, known for his work on Final Fantasy 14 and 16, desires a return to lighter tones after delving into somber narratives in recent installments.
