Overview
- Naoki Yoshida said at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest in Berlin on July 26 that remaking Final Fantasy VI, VIII or IX to match the FF7 Remake style would probably require four or five separate releases because of each game’s vast scope.
- Naoki Hamaguchi said he is not currently remaking Final Fantasy VI and that remarks about his interest are often misreported, adding he is focused on completing Final Fantasy VII Revelation for 2027.
- Both directors said keeping the same core team across many years was crucial to finishing the FF7 Remake trilogy and that finding that continuity again would be difficult for another multi-part remake.
- Media and fans have speculated that Hamaguchi could direct the next numbered title, but developers and Square Enix have not confirmed any assignment and the suggestion remains unverified speculation.
- Developers and outlets noted alternative paths such as single-release remasters, HD-2D projects, or smaller-style remakes as practical ways to modernize classic Final Fantasy games without repeating the multi-installment FF7 model.