Final Fantasy Fans May Have Cake and Eat it Too Even Without a FF17

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Final Fantasy Fans May Have Cake and Eat it Too Even Without a FF17

Key Takeaways

  • Final Fantasy 15 & 16 offer unique modern and medieval settings with distinct gameplay styles from classic FF games.
  • FF16’s release as a PS5 exclusive in 2023 suggests a possible long wait for FF17, possibly for PS6 generation consoles.
  • Rumors hint at exciting surprises from Square Enix, such as a possible Final Fantasy Tactics remaster and FF9 remake in the works.

As a dedicated Final Fantasy fan with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that Square Enix never ceases to surprise us. The upcoming releases of Final Fantasy 15 and 16 have certainly piqued my interest, especially given their unique settings and gameplay styles. While the seven-year gap between FF15 and FF16 may seem daunting, I’m eagerly anticipating the rumored surprises Square Enix has in store for us.

In the latest iterations of the beloved “Final Fantasy” series, specifically “Final Fantasy 15” and “Final Fantasy 16”, there’s a fresh spin on the traditional “Final Fantasy” gameplay experience. “Final Fantasy 15” transports us to a world that blends modernity with high fantasy, where a prince embarks on a mission with his friends to retrieve one of their homeland’s treasured artifacts from an adversarial nation. In stark contrast, “Final Fantasy 16” unfolds in a grim, medieval-style universe and follows the tale of a man seeking retribution after being deceived and enduring a heart-wrenching ordeal. These distinct games within the “Final Fantasy” franchise also showcase unique gameplay mechanics. Despite receiving mixed responses from the “Final Fantasy” community due to their departure from the norm, both titles have fostered dedicated fanbases.

Final Fantasy 15 was debuted for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in late 2016, while its sequel, Final Fantasy 16, made its appearance as a PS5 exclusive in June 2023, marking a gap of approximately 7 years between the two mainline Final Fantasy games. Given Square Enix’s current pace of numbered FF releases, it appears that we may not see Final Fantasy 17 for some time. In fact, there’s a good chance this game might skip the current-gen consoles and be reserved for the PS6 generation. Although fans of the series will likely have to wait until the late 2020s or early 2030s for FF17, whispers hint that Square Enix may have some exciting developments in store to keep Final Fantasy enthusiasts occupied until the arrival of the next numbered installment in the series.

Square Enix Could Have Some Surprising Game Releases in Store Leading Up to FF17’s Launch

Rumors Suggest That a Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster May Be in Development

A surprise title rumored to be in progress is a remaster of “Final Fantasy Tactics.” For those who haven’t played it before, “Final Fantasy Tactics” is a tactical RPG with an isometric view that was initially released on the original PlayStation in 1997. The game was universally praised and continues to be highly esteemed as one of the best games in the entire “Final Fantasy” series. Despite being ported for enhanced versions on PSP, iOS, and Android, it never made its way to modern consoles or PCs. As a result, fans of “Final Fantasy” have been requesting Square Enix to bring this acclaimed RPG to current-generation platforms. Fortunately, there are indications that their wish might soon be granted.

Information about the potential remaster of the game “Final Fantasy Tactics” initially surfaced from the Nvidia GeForce Now leak in 2021, which revealed various unannounced projects by their titles and codenames. The validity of this re-release was later confirmed by reliable source Jason Schreier, who posted on Reddit earlier this year that “the remaster for ‘Final Fantasy Tactics’ is indeed underway.” Although specific details about the project have yet to be disclosed, it appears as though development may be ongoing.

Square Enix Could Be Making a Remake of Final Fantasy 9

Another potential title in development within the Final Fantasy series is said to be the remake of Final Fantasy 9. Similar to the remastered version of Final Fantasy Tactics, hints about this game surfaced during the Nvidia GeForce data mine in 2021. However, it’s been a topic of much discussion recently as well. The whispers indicate that this upcoming game will be a faithful recreation of the original 2000 RPG, unlike the remake series of Final Fantasy 7. Additionally, there have been claims by industry insiders that unlike its predecessors, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake won’t be exclusive to PlayStation and will instead be available on multiple platforms from day one.

Given that rumors suggest both the remake of Final Fantasy 9 and the remastered version of Tactics are indeed true, it’s safe to say they likely won’t be out for another year or two at the earliest. Regardless, these games could provide an excellent bridge for Final Fantasy enthusiasts until the launch of Final Fantasy 17 and the third chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series.

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2024-08-25 21:53